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KR03 XAA

2003 Honda CB500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

9,447 mi
Last recorded9,447 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda CB50021,724 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR03 XAA
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 9,447 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2025 9,447 miles

Offside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Shock absorber corroded

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 May 2024 9,433 miles

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

Rear rear damper rusty

Pass 2 Mar 2023 9,427 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2021 8,462 miles

Both rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2020 7,948 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 7,126 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 6,829 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 25 Sep 2017 6,828 miles

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 6,701 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion L/H fork seal (2.3.3)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 8 Jul 2016 6,701 miles

Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly Pedal pivot partially siezed (3.1.3d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake Brake pedal not returning fully (3.3.A1a)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion L/H fork seal (2.3.3)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 11 May 2015 6,442 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 5,868 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 5,241 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 4,096 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 3,570 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2009 3,293 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 3,031 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
Full Honda CB500 reliability report

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KR03 XAA is a 2003 Honda CB500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KR03 XAA, 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 KR03 XAA registered?

KR03 XAA is a 2003 Honda CB500, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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