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LK03 XTG

2003 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

17,624 mi
Last recorded17,624 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Honda CB50021,724 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK03 XTG
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2023 17,624 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 17,413 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 16,995 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 16,995 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 15,901 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 14,988 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 14,970 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 23 May 2018 13,676 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2017 11,935 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 9,036 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 9,036 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 7,326 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2014 6,590 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 6,074 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 5,728 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 5,390 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 4,674 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2009 4,171 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2008 3,530 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2008 3,530 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 3,114 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 2,694 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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LK03 XTG is a 2003 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LK03 XTG, 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 LK03 XTG registered?

LK03 XTG is a 2003 Honda CB500, first registered on 9 June 2003.

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