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M26 SUG

2003 Honda CB500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

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Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Honda CB50021,724 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM26 SUG
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2026
Pass 12 Mar 2025 10 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 30,125 miles

no direction indicators fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2021 25,334 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 8 Jul 2021 25,330 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 May 2019 24,190 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 23,603 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 4 May 2017 22,785 miles

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 17 May 2016 21,975 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 331,525 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly sticking on (6.2.1f)

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

Rear tyre is cracked !

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 21 May 2015 20,800 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 6 May 2014 19,905 miles

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

Stop lamp insecure (1.3.3b)

Pass 6 May 2014 19,905 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2013 18,793 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 18,793 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 14 May 2012 17,093 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2011 16,105 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 14,783 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 14,783 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 30 May 2009 14,759 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 11,032 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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M26 SUG is a 2003 Honda CB500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 M26 SUG, 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 M26 SUG registered?

M26 SUG is a 2003 Honda CB500, first registered on 12 May 2003.

Is M26 SUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for M26 SUG shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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