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OY03 OGM

2003 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

49,078 mi
Last recorded49,078 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda CB50021,724 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY03 OGM
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 49,078 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2025 48,225 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2025 48,225 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 47,758 miles

Nearside Front Engine mounting/bracket damaged but not to excess spacer starting to break up (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 46,751 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear suspension has reduced damping effect.

Pass 6 Apr 2021 46,423 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear shocks slightly reduced damping effect

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 43,071 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 38,915 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 23 Feb 2019 38,915 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 35,918 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 29,030 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 29,030 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 24,192 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 23,432 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2013 23,432 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2013 23,426 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Stop lamp damaged and function impaired (1.3.3a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 17,102 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 16,890 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 16,886 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 16,883 miles

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 16,445 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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OY03 OGM is a 2003 Honda CB500 in Black 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 OY03 OGM, 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 OY03 OGM registered?

OY03 OGM is a 2003 Honda CB500, first registered on 9 April 2003.

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