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NY03 KGU

2003 Honda CB500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

20,315 mi
Last recorded20,315 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Honda CB50021,724 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY03 KGU
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2022 20,315 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2020 19,870 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 19,496 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2019 19,496 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2018 18,638 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 16,926 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 15,719 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 15,564 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 15,315 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 15,315 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 14,440 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 13,505 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 12,334 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 12,334 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 10,684 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 8,964 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 6,974 miles

rear tyre has been repaired.

Pass 20 Jun 2007 5,369 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 4,643 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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NY03 KGU is a 2003 Honda CB500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NY03 KGU, 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 NY03 KGU registered?

NY03 KGU is a 2003 Honda CB500, first registered on 10 June 2003.

Is NY03 KGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for NY03 KGU shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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