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HX03 VFF

2003 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,635 mi
Last recorded61,635 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Honda CB50021,724 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX03 VFF
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2021 61,635 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 61,579 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 59,507 miles

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

Rear Chains fouling rear suspension

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

Fail 22 Aug 2016 59,507 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear Chains fouling rear suspension

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 58,881 miles

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Fail 9 Jul 2015 58,881 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 13 May 2013 56,693 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 3 May 2012 50,439 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 9 May 2011 42,915 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

exhaust just clipping swinging arm ?

Fail 9 May 2011 42,915 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

exhaust just clipping swinging arm ?

Pass 22 Apr 2010 36,569 miles

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

Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

front speedo drive wrong side of stop

Fail 22 Apr 2010 36,569 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

front speedo drive wrong side of stop

Pass 7 May 2009 33,415 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 27,607 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 19,512 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 10,501 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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HX03 VFF is a 2003 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 HX03 VFF, 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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HX03 VFF is a 2003 Honda CB500, first registered on 3 May 2003.

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