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SV51 KYG

2002 Honda CB500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,760 mi
Last recorded65,760 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Honda CB50024,569 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV51 KYG
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 65,760 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 59,260 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 53,625 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 49,435 miles

Rear Tyre pressure low.

Pass 6 Jan 2018 48,034 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2016 45,000 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 43,995 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 8 Jul 2015 43,964 miles

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 42,357 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 39,483 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 36,544 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

rear number plate deteriorated slightly

Fail 21 Jul 2012 36,414 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Nearside Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

rear number plate deteriorated slightly

Pass 27 Jul 2011 32,140 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 32,140 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Fail 7 Jul 2011 32,072 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 29 Jun 2010 30,472 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 28 Jun 2010 30,472 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 29,286 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 29,286 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2008 27,859 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 27,859 miles

Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Nearside Front Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 25,927 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 25,927 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 27 Apr 2006 24,442 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

How Reliable is the Honda CB500?

Based on 77,271 MOT tests across 7,190 vehicles.

82.6%
Pass Rate
1,106
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
7,190
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 1,526
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,227
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,110
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 808
Drive chain excessively loose 572
Full Honda CB500 reliability report

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SV51 KYG is a 2002 Honda CB500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Honda CB500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 24,569 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda CB500 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 1,526 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SV51 KYG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CB500 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 24 years old, this Honda CB500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SV51 KYG registered?

SV51 KYG is a 2002 Honda CB500, first registered on 6 February 2002.

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