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L664 WAH

2003 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,130 mi
Last recorded71,130 miles
Recorded on9 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Honda CB50021,724 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL664 WAH
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2024 71,130 miles

Nearside Front Upper Engine mounting/bracket damaged but not to excess cracks in spacer (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 70,026 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced engine mounting bush corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 69,540 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 67,804 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 66,129 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 63,829 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 62,381 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 59,904 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 57,513 miles

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

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

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 56,311 miles

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

nearside engine spacer cracked

Fail 25 Apr 2014 56,311 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

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

nearside engine spacer cracked

Pass 9 Apr 2013 54,461 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2013 54,461 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

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

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 52,428 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 51,548 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 51,548 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 50,155 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 50,155 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 46,793 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 44,403 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 42,657 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 42,642 miles

Front Brake component worn and seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

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

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2006 38,360 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 38,360 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

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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L664 WAH is a 2003 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 L664 WAH, 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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L664 WAH is a 2003 Honda CB500, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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