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HG03 SVN

2003 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

63,827 mi
Last recorded63,827 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Honda CB50021,724 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG03 SVN
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2023 63,827 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2023 63,827 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp not working Off the front lever switch (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 63,758 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 62,358 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 62,349 miles

Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced swinging arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Stop lamp not working front brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 64,078 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 14 May 2018 54,082 miles

Nail in tyre Rear ()

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

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

Pass 17 May 2017 50,567 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 4 May 2016 50,149 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 50,149 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2015 49,342 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 17 May 2014 49,077 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Fail 17 May 2014 49,077 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2013 47,589 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 46,774 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 46,774 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 7 May 2011 45,577 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 45,577 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Pass 8 May 2010 43,577 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 39,649 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2008 33,764 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 4 May 2007 26,704 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 19,135 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 SVN is a 2003 Honda CB500 in Black 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 HG03 SVN, 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 SVN registered?

HG03 SVN is a 2003 Honda CB500, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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