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RJ03 LVG

2003 Honda CB500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

54,198 mi
Last recorded54,198 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda CB50021,724 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ03 LVG
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 54,198 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 51,070 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 47,518 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 44,629 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 42,391 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 40,759 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 39,344 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2019 39,343 miles

Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2018 38,917 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 38,569 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 37,878 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 35,980 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 32,011 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 29,801 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 29,801 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 29 May 2013 29,459 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 28,263 miles

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

Rear reg plate slightly deteriorated

Slight cut in rear tyre tread

Pass 24 Aug 2011 24,592 miles

Coolant radiator in poor condition

Front tyre perrished,mishaped and close to legal limit

Pass 31 Aug 2010 22,308 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 19,599 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2009 19,599 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 17,239 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2007 14,530 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 14,530 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 10,073 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 10,073 miles

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

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

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

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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RJ03 LVG is a 2003 Honda CB500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 RJ03 LVG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RJ03 LVG registered?

RJ03 LVG is a 2003 Honda CB500, first registered on 17 April 2003.

Is RJ03 LVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ03 LVG shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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