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Honda CB500

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 499 cc

LF52 LMKMOT history

LF52 LMK is a blue petrol Honda CB500 first used on 30 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 9 Apr 2026 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 24,293 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Apr 2026
Mileage
24,293 mi
At MOT on 10 Apr 2025
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
491 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 LMK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
CB500
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
499 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
30 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 LMK was last recorded at 24,293 miles on 10 Apr 2025, 601 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Apr 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Oct 2010: 25,866 miles, lower than 67,935 miles on 10 Mar 2009.
  • 6 Sept 2014: 33,522 miles, lower than 49,731 miles on 19 Oct 2013.
  • 17 Apr 2019: 18,198 miles, lower than 38,463 miles on 16 Mar 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
23,692 miles · 20 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
601 miles
Average per year
491 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 24,293 miles
  • 2023 – 23,692 miles
  • 2020 – 23,550 miles
  • 2019 – 18,198 miles
  • 2018 – 38,463 miles
  • 2016 – 37,694 miles
  • 2015 – 36,888 miles
  • 2014 – 33,522 miles
  • 2013 – 49,731 miles
  • 2012 – 49,731 miles
  • 2011 – 39,450 miles
  • 2010 – 26,713 miles
  • 2009 – 67,935 miles
  • 2008 – 34,891 miles
  • 2006 – 15,146 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass24,293 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear light has 2 led missing inconsistently

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has graze but not effecting seal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

23 tests since 29 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass24,293 miles (+601)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    24,293 miles
    Test number
    232590564260
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear light has 2 led missing inconsistently

  2. Pass23,692 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    23,692 miles
    Test number
    142039341874

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail23,692 miles (+142)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,692 miles
    Test number
    533612306649
    • Repaired at testWheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling rear wheel adjustment (2.4 (a))

  4. Pass23,550 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    23,550 miles
    Test number
    946262599961
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Fail23,545 miles (+5,347)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,545 miles
    Test number
    732109200392
    • MajorHorn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
    • MajorRear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorRear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))
    • MajorWheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass18,198 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    18,198 miles
    Test number
    389448342360
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has graze but not effecting seal
    • AdvisoryRear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryWheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

  7. Fail18,198 miles (-20,265)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,198 miles
    Test number
    894750416086
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorFuel cap ineffective key does not open (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorWheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering Rear wheel alignment (2.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has graze but not effecting seal
    • AdvisoryRear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass38,463 miles (+769)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    38,463 miles
    Test number
    466975102994
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

  9. Pass37,694 miles (+806)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    37,694 miles
    Test number
    229065984201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass36,888 miles (+3,366)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    36,888 miles
    Test number
    640526643594

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass33,522 miles (-16,209)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    33,522 miles
    Test number
    106999644275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass49,731 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    49,731 miles
    Test number
    556622993229
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

  13. Fail49,731 miles3 dangerous7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,731 miles
    Test number
    918241783272
    • DangerousFront Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Footrest missing (6.2.1a)
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
    • FailureDrive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
    • FailureFront Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
    • FailureFront Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
    • FailureOffside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
    • FailureRear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)
    • FailureSteering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

  14. Pass49,731 miles (+10,281)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    49,731 miles
    Test number
    535578842317
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisorySteering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryWheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

  15. Pass39,450 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    39,450 miles
    Test number
    165329101376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail39,450 miles (+12,737)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,450 miles
    Test number
    418349701470
    • Repaired at testExhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
    • Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

  17. Pass26,713 miles (+847)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    26,713 miles
    Test number
    261889500366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail25,866 miles (-42,069)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,866 miles
    Test number
    271408570260
    • FailureFront wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
    • FailureRear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)
    • FailureRegistration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)
    • FailureSteering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
    • AdvisorySteering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

  19. Pass67,935 miles (+962)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    67,935 miles
    Test number
    142349369454
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

  20. Fail66,973 miles (+32,082)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,973 miles
    Test number
    344441369080
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
    • FailureRear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

  21. Pass34,891 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    34,891 miles
    Test number
    102070608194
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
    • AdvisoryWheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

  22. Fail34,886 miles (+19,740)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,886 miles
    Test number
    193840508189
    • FailureOffside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)
    • FailureRear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)
    • FailureRear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisoryWheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

  23. Pass15,146 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    15,146 miles
    Test number
    334421646452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF52 LMK

Does LF52 LMK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LF52 LMK expired on 9 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LF52 LMK?
The MOT on LF52 LMK expired on 9 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LF52 LMK done?
LF52 LMK was recorded at 24,293 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2025, an average of 491 miles a year.
Has LF52 LMK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 LMK has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on LF52 LMK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 3 times, first on 5 Oct 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LF52 LMK find?
LF52 LMK passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2025 with 1 advisory: offside rear light has 2 led missing inconsistently.

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