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EY03 ATK

2003 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

50,590 mi
Last recorded50,590 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Honda CB50021,724 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY03 ATK
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2021 50,590 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 50,479 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 50,479 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 50,476 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 50,231 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 49,511 miles

s/arm corrded

Pass 20 Jun 2014 49,211 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 48,231 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 42,011 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 8 Dec 2011 42,011 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2010 33,146 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 16 Oct 2010 33,146 miles

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

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 26,503 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 18,333 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 8 Oct 2008 18,333 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 11,113 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 11,011 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2006 7,907 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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EY03 ATK is a 2003 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EY03 ATK, 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 EY03 ATK registered?

EY03 ATK is a 2003 Honda CB500, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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