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BU03 KVF

2003 Honda CB500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

22,114 mi
Last recorded22,114 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda CB50021,724 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 KVF
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 22,114 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 17,012 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 14,616 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 13,752 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 12,830 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 10,645 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 9,615 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 9,613 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 27 Jul 2019 9,599 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 7,989 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 7,142 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 6,971 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 6,283 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2015 6,283 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 6,112 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 6,104 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear brake pads material seperated from backing

Pass 7 Mar 2013 5,894 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 5,511 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 4,951 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 4,496 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 4,183 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 4,034 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 3,673 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 3,000 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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BU03 KVF is a 2003 Honda CB500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BU03 KVF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU03 KVF registered?

BU03 KVF is a 2003 Honda CB500, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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