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GU03 OJY

2003 Honda CB500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,968 mi
Last recorded66,968 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda CB50021,724 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU03 OJY
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 66,968 miles

Nearside Rear Chain guard missing ()

Fail 8 Feb 2025 66,966 miles

Front Engine mounting/bracket bracket fractured (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear chain guard missing

Pass 12 Jul 2012 65,364 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2012 65,363 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 59,913 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 49,218 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 42,625 miles

both front and nearside rear indicators broken (repaired with tape)

steering twisted(not effecting handling)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 34,900 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

rear number plate cracked front and rear brake discs worn

Pass 28 Mar 2007 27,804 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 27,804 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

front pads just passable

Pass 30 Mar 2006 24,371 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 24,371 miles

Front Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b) DANGEROUS

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

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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GU03 OJY is a 2003 Honda CB500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GU03 OJY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GU03 OJY registered?

GU03 OJY is a 2003 Honda CB500, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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