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HG03 OFA

2003 Honda CB500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

41,634 mi
Last recorded41,634 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Honda CB50021,724 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG03 OFA
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2024 41,634 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 41,369 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 40,862 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Cut to tyre tread area

Pass 16 Jan 2021 40,790 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 40,417 miles

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 40,417 miles

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

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 40,110 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 40,110 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake caliper leaking Leaking from bleed nipple (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 39,212 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged slightly perished (4.1.2c)

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering clutch cable (2.1.2a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 38,512 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2017 38,488 miles

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

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

Throttle operating incorrectly throttle sticking (6.2.1f)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 37,563 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' in centre (2.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 36,741 miles

gear lever slightly bent,but not causing access problem

Pass 17 Sep 2013 35,603 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

gear lever bent

Pass 4 Sep 2012 34,280 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

gear lever bent

Pass 23 Aug 2011 32,057 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 29,511 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 29,511 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 26,545 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 23,845 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 16,923 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 10,588 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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HG03 OFA is a 2003 Honda CB500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HG03 OFA, 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 HG03 OFA registered?

HG03 OFA is a 2003 Honda CB500, first registered on 2 May 2003.

Is HG03 OFA safe to buy?

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