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LG03 VJC

2003 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

84,912 mi
Last recorded84,912 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Honda CB50021,724 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG03 VJC
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2020 84,912 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 77,411 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 77,411 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 71,333 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 66,806 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 64,133 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 63,218 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 63,218 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 59,675 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

The rear tyre has perrished on the side wall and should be replaced

Fail 8 May 2014 59,662 miles

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

Nearside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

The rear tyre has perrished on the side wall and should be replaced

Pass 7 May 2013 52,006 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 52,006 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 5 May 2012 46,838 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 40,940 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 34,683 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2008 8,958 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

gear selector bent

no mirrors fitted

position lamps masked over

Pass 27 Mar 2006 5,972 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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LG03 VJC is a 2003 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VJC, 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 LG03 VJC registered?

LG03 VJC is a 2003 Honda CB500, first registered on 8 March 2003.

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