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WM02 BVO

2002 Honda CB500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

51,462 mi
Last recorded51,462 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 Honda CB50024,569 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM02 BVO
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2015 51,462 miles

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

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

Seat not catching at front but not able to become insecure

Fail 20 May 2015 51,142 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear o/s indicator mounting broken but not able to detach.

Seat not catching at front but not able to become insecure

Pass 2 May 2014 44,390 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 44,350 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 37,771 miles

Tight link in chain

Fail 23 Apr 2013 37,628 miles

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

Outer Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

Tight link in chain

Pass 27 Apr 2012 32,746 miles

FRont brake has slight bind

Front tyre valve perished

Rear brake disc corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2012 32,705 miles

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

FRont brake has slight bind

Front tyre valve perished

Rear brake disc corroded

Pass 10 May 2011 28,377 miles

Front tyre valve perished

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

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

Fail 4 May 2011 28,356 miles

Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Front tyre valve perished

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 23,225 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 21,637 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 20,496 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 17,361 miles

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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WM02 BVO is a 2002 Honda CB500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 WM02 BVO, 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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WM02 BVO is a 2002 Honda CB500, first registered on 25 July 2002.

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