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RV03 OOB

2003 Honda CB500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2022
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

47,133 mi
Last recorded47,133 miles
Recorded on18 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Honda CB50021,724 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV03 OOB
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2021 47,133 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 46,675 miles

Rear REAR TYREWALL HAS SLIGHT CRACKING

Pass 8 Mar 2019 45,741 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 45,144 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Tyre pressures were low inflated for test

Pass 7 Apr 2017 44,767 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 44,314 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 44,000 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 43,549 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 12 Mar 2014 43,471 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 36,817 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 30,713 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 24,641 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2011 24,635 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 19,467 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 14,336 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2008 8,676 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 3,318 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 3,318 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 1,164 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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RV03 OOB 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 89.5%.

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 RV03 OOB, 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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RV03 OOB is a 2003 Honda CB500, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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