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NK03 LHB

2003 Honda CB500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

44,662 mi
Last recorded44,662 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda CB50021,724 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK03 LHB
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 44,662 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2026 44,657 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2025 44,496 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2024 44,493 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 43,981 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 43,911 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 43,297 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 42,632 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 42,632 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 41,765 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 41,480 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 40,157 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded front engine mount (6.1.1a)

Fail 27 Jun 2015 38,757 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Nearside Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Offside Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2015 38,757 miles

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

Nearside Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Offside Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 38,451 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 37,864 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 37,312 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 35,983 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 35,569 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2009 35,569 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2008 29,063 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 18,377 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 18,377 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 16,771 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2006 16,771 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

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

Drive chain slightly tight (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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NK03 LHB is a 2003 Honda CB500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 NK03 LHB, 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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NK03 LHB is a 2003 Honda CB500, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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