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KD52 MFV

2003 Honda CB500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

43,105 mi
Last recorded43,105 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda CB50021,724 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD52 MFV
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2026 43,105 miles

Front Engine mounting/bracket missing (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Engine mounting/bracket missing (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All lights masked at the time of the test

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 3 Jul 2026 43,105 miles

Front Engine mounting/bracket missing (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Engine mounting/bracket missing (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All lights masked at the time of the test

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 42,811 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 41,419 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 40,098 miles

front engine mount - offside front bolt spacer corroded and split

Pass 21 Jan 2021 38,596 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 38,570 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 38,068 miles

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

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

offside rear shock rusty

Pass 12 Mar 2014 37,395 miles

General suspension and frame rust

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 36,321 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

cuts in rear tyre not to cords

Pass 8 Mar 2012 33,289 miles

after market exhaust fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2011 29,886 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 1 Mar 2011 29,823 miles

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

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 27,526 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 26,220 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 26,220 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 248,588 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 22,323 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 12,993 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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KD52 MFV is a 2003 Honda CB500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 KD52 MFV, 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 KD52 MFV registered?

KD52 MFV is a 2003 Honda CB500, first registered on 21 February 2003.

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