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GU03 TFZ

2003 Honda CB500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

48,134 mi
Last recorded48,134 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda CB50021,724 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU03 TFZ
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 48,134 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 48,129 miles

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

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 47,984 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 46,582 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 46,463 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 32,006 miles

Nearside Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 30,857 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2016 25,251 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2016 25,249 miles

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 22,278 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 22,278 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2014 20,058 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 20,058 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 16,460 miles

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

rear tyre is oversize section to manufacturers specification rear tyre size not recommended for this machine.

Pass 31 Jul 2012 14,054 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

rear tyre is oversize section to mamufacturers specification. rear tyre not recommended for this machine

Fail 27 Jul 2012 13,939 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

rear tyre is oversize section to mamufacturers specification. rear tyre not recommended for this machine

Pass 3 Aug 2011 11,174 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2011 11,174 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2010 9,308 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 9,308 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 7,128 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 6,203 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2006 4,770 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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GU03 TFZ is a 2003 Honda CB500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 TFZ, 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 GU03 TFZ registered?

GU03 TFZ is a 2003 Honda CB500, first registered on 15 March 2003.

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The MOT history for GU03 TFZ shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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