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AK52 EOG

2003 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

69,444 mi
Last recorded69,444 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2011
Typical for 2003 Honda CB50021,724 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 EOG
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2011 69,444 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2010 51,521 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Rear Registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

pg 9

Pass 26 Mar 2010 51,521 miles

pg 9

Pass 11 May 2009 45,708 miles
Fail 9 May 2009 45,708 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 22,005 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 6,500 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 524,185 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2006 94,839 miles

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Fail 4 Jan 2006 92,085 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (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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AK52 EOG is a 2003 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AK52 EOG, 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 AK52 EOG registered?

AK52 EOG is a 2003 Honda CB500, first registered on 20 January 2003.

Is AK52 EOG safe to buy?

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