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EJ52 KFY

2003 Honda CB500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,725 mi
Last recorded41,725 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda CB50021,724 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ52 KFY
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 41,725 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 41,000 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 40,316 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 39,596 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive tight links and not lubricated (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2022 39,596 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive tight links and not lubricated (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 36,753 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2021 36,746 miles

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy Notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 35,217 miles

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

Offside Front indicator repaired with tape

Fail 3 Sep 2020 35,217 miles

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

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front indicator repaired with tape

Pass 12 Sep 2019 35,096 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

head lamp image poor

Pass 11 Aug 2018 35,039 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front indiacator damaged

Pass 12 Aug 2017 34,896 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

horn will req replacement asap

Pass 27 Aug 2016 34,703 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 30,433 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 21 Aug 2015 30,433 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 2 Jul 2014 24,398 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 24,398 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 18,239 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 18,239 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 12,975 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 10,682 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 Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Fail 22 Jun 2011 10,636 miles

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

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 Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 8,401 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 7,496 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 7,327 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 7,214 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 6,504 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 5,494 miles

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

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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EJ52 KFY is a 2003 Honda CB500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 EJ52 KFY, 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 EJ52 KFY registered?

EJ52 KFY is a 2003 Honda CB500, first registered on 3 January 2003.

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