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NX03 LJL

2003 Honda CB500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

34,742 mi
Last recorded34,742 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Honda CB50021,724 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX03 LJL
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2024 34,742 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 34,729 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Dec 2022 34,729 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 22 Dec 2022 34,729 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 34,165 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 18 Nov 2021 34,147 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 33,634 miles

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 33,546 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 33,432 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2017 33,176 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2016 32,904 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 32,645 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 32,645 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 31,923 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 31,893 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2013 31,881 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2012 29,989 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2012 29,989 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 27,983 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 26,990 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 26,974 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 25,641 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Fail 29 May 2008 25,637 miles

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

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))

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Rear 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 10 Apr 2007 21,678 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 13,069 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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NX03 LJL 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 NX03 LJL, 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 NX03 LJL registered?

NX03 LJL is a 2003 Honda CB500, first registered on 12 April 2003.

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