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AE03 HFV

2003 Honda CB500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,301 mi
Last recorded39,301 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Honda CB50021,724 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 HFV
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2022 39,301 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 39,102 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

engine bush slightly cracked and corroided

Pass 25 Oct 2019 38,766 miles

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

Engine mounting/bracket bracket damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 37,067 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 35,204 miles

Drive chain slightly tight chain has several stiff links (6.2.1d)

front engine mount area slightly corroided

Pass 13 Sep 2016 33,249 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 33,249 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 31,543 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 31,543 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

Rear 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))

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 30,839 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2013 30,154 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 30,154 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2012 26,901 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2011 24,263 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2011 24,263 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 21,724 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 19,529 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 16,275 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 4 Jan 2007 14,391 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 14,391 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
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AE03 HFV is a 2003 Honda CB500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Honda CB500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 21,724 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 AE03 HFV, 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 23 years old, this Honda CB500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AE03 HFV registered?

AE03 HFV is a 2003 Honda CB500, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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