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EO52 UGM

2003 Honda CB500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

61,692 mi
Last recorded61,692 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Honda CB50021,724 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO52 UGM
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2017 61,692 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2017 61,692 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 46,861 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 30 Jan 2016 46,860 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 35,219 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2014 28,975 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 24,019 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 19,639 miles

Nearside Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 17,576 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 15,812 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2009 15,691 miles

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

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 6,717 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 6,709 miles
Fail 19 May 2007 6,706 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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
Full Honda CB500 reliability report

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EO52 UGM is a 2003 Honda CB500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EO52 UGM, 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 EO52 UGM registered?

EO52 UGM is a 2003 Honda CB500, first registered on 4 January 2003.

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