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LT03 BAV

2003 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

18,285 mi
Last recorded18,285 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Honda CB50021,724 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT03 BAV
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 18,285 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion wiped off and not returned, keep a eye on it! (2.3.3)

Fail 4 Aug 2017 18,285 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion wiped off and not returned, keep a eye on it! (2.3.3)

Offside Rear Upper Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 17,606 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 17,606 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 95,098 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 95,098 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 63,595 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 31,605 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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LT03 BAV is a 2003 Honda CB500 in Black 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 LT03 BAV, 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 LT03 BAV registered?

LT03 BAV is a 2003 Honda CB500, first registered on 14 March 2003.

Is LT03 BAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT03 BAV 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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