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VE02 VMW

2002 Honda CB500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

36,057 mi
Last recorded36,057 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2024
Typical for 2002 Honda CB50024,569 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE02 VMW
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2024 36,057 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 35,745 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 35,335 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 35,314 miles

Drive chain has a horseshoe clip type link fitted

Fail 23 Aug 2021 35,314 miles

Drive chain has a horseshoe clip type link fitted

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 35,104 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 35,104 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

Central Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 33,736 miles

Coolant leak Hose to water pump ()

Drive chain slightly tight chain has some tight spots (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Tyre perishing but no cord or ply showing

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Swing arm bearings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Oct 2018 33,736 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Coolant leak Hose to water pump ()

Front Tyre perishing but no cord or ply showing

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Swing arm bearings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 33,253 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 33,017 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 32,952 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 32,745 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 32,454 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Fail 18 Oct 2013 32,454 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 20 May 2013 32,391 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 May 2012 31,994 miles

Front brake lever broken

Pass 21 May 2011 28,517 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 28,517 miles

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

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 20 May 2010 21,888 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 13 May 2010 21,636 miles

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

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 13 May 2009 15,505 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 11,891 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 20 Aug 2007 11,891 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

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
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VE02 VMW 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 VE02 VMW, 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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VE02 VMW is a 2002 Honda CB500, first registered on 1 August 2002.

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