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LG03 ULW

2003 Honda CB500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

23,685 mi
Last recorded23,685 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2010
Typical for 2003 Honda CB50021,724 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG03 ULW
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2010 23,685 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 21,905 miles

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Fail 20 Mar 2009 21,905 miles

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

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 13,821 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 13,811 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 57,906 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 44,879 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 44,082 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

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

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

Offside Front Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively scored (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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LG03 ULW is a 2003 Honda CB500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LG03 ULW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LG03 ULW registered?

LG03 ULW is a 2003 Honda CB500, first registered on 21 March 2003.

Is LG03 ULW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG03 ULW shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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