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KD03 XSA

2003 Honda CB500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

28,811 mi
Last recorded28,811 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Honda CB50021,724 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD03 XSA
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2023 28,811 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 28,677 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 28,187 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 27,074 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 24,630 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 23,958 miles

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2017 22,336 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 20,579 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 21 May 2015 18,931 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 pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 19 May 2015 18,931 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 16,659 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 16,659 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 15,497 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 15,497 miles

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 14,554 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 13,458 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front brake pads worn near limit

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 13,458 miles

Front brake pads worn near limit

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 12,829 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 9,467 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 7,331 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 5,800 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 5,790 miles

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

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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KD03 XSA is a 2003 Honda CB500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 KD03 XSA, 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 KD03 XSA registered?

KD03 XSA is a 2003 Honda CB500, first registered on 5 June 2003.

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