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LT03 EPC

2003 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

40,745 mi
Last recorded40,745 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Honda CB50021,724 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT03 EPC
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2018 40,745 miles

Center stand touching chain

Rear Tyre has grease on tread

Pass 18 Sep 2015 39,662 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 18 Sep 2015 39,662 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 38,093 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 38,093 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Flash switch not working.

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

Main beam telltale not working

Pass 21 Aug 2013 35,374 miles

Rear Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Fail 26 Jul 2013 34,938 miles

Rear Tyre fouling another component (4.1.4)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 27,722 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 27 Jul 2012 27,714 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 25,319 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Fail 28 Jul 2011 25,318 miles

Clutch lever shortened so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 20,080 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2010 19,868 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

damage to throttle grip end

Pass 8 Oct 2008 9,408 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 9,280 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 7,236 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 EPC is a 2003 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 EPC, 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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LT03 EPC is a 2003 Honda CB500, first registered on 15 March 2003.

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