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LV03 YRW

2003 Honda CB500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,773 mi
Last recorded77,773 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Honda CB50021,724 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV03 YRW
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2016 77,773 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2016 77,773 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 15 Jul 2015 71,569 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 71,569 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 57,650 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 57,650 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 49,178 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2013 49,178 miles

Front Brake lever excessively damaged (3.2.A1c)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 34,719 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 34,391 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 34,391 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 3 May 2011 32,573 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2011 32,573 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 30,401 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 30,401 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 26,092 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Fail 10 Mar 2009 26,092 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2008 22,022 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 17,677 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 13,736 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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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LV03 YRW is a 2003 Honda CB500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LV03 YRW, 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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LV03 YRW is a 2003 Honda CB500, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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