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GU03 ZNF

2003 Honda CB500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,928 mi
Last recorded60,928 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda CB50021,724 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU03 ZNF
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2025 60,928 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 60,812 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2024 60,771 miles

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2022 60,347 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Deteriorated (5.2.3 (j))

Front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 1 Sep 2021 58,593 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 10 Aug 2021 58,593 miles

Clutch lever positioned so it cannot be readily operated lever insecure so keeps changing position (6.2.7 (b))

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel pulls back until it stops on heated grip wire (1.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.4 (a))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 55,598 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 55,598 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2016 52,906 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 45,108 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 45,108 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2013 18,665 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 30 May 2012 18,128 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 16,914 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 15,639 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2009 14,030 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 12,060 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 12,002 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 11,939 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2006 11,261 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 ZNF is a 2003 Honda CB500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 GU03 ZNF, 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 ZNF registered?

GU03 ZNF is a 2003 Honda CB500, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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