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HJ03 TJX

2003 Honda CB500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,853 mi
Last recorded58,853 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Honda CB50021,724 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ03 TJX
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Jun 2016 58,853 miles

Front Handlebar mounting excessively deteriorated (flexible type) (2.1.1d)

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

Front Upper Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)

Rear Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.4.A.2c)

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

Fail 10 Mar 2016 58,821 miles

Chain guard insecure Missing (6.2.1c)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 26,001 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 30,222 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 24,992 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2012 24,625 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 9 May 2012 24,625 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 23,826 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 23,008 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 23,008 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 22,166 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 18,765 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 18,765 miles

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 14,047 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2006 8,082 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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HJ03 TJX is a 2003 Honda CB500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 HJ03 TJX, 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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HJ03 TJX is a 2003 Honda CB500, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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