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GN03 WLA

2003 Honda CB500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

70,406 mi
Last recorded70,406 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Honda CB50021,724 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN03 WLA
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Dec 2020 70,406 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2019 61,157 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2019 60,606 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort rear disc warped (1.2.1 (e))

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

Throttle operating incorrectly does not return (6.2.7 (a) (i))

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

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 51,378 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2017 49,758 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 41,127 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 40,620 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 40,620 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 40,575 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 40,575 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 40,554 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 40,490 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 39,821 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 39,672 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 1 Jul 2009 39,430 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 39,430 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 35,778 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 9 May 2007 19,154 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 7,329 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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GN03 WLA is a 2003 Honda CB500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WLA, 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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GN03 WLA is a 2003 Honda CB500, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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