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GN03 GTZ

2003 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

4,039 mi
Last recorded4,039 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2011
Typical for 2003 Honda CB50021,724 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN03 GTZ
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2011 4,039 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 4,040 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

Fail 30 Jun 2009 4,039 miles

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

Front Front position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

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

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 40,301 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 14,990 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 41,000 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 4,039 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2006 4,039 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.1)

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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GN03 GTZ is a 2003 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 GN03 GTZ, 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 GN03 GTZ registered?

GN03 GTZ is a 2003 Honda CB500, first registered on 1 January 2003.

Is GN03 GTZ safe to buy?

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