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SL03 ULM

2003 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

59,958 mi
Last recorded59,958 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Honda CB50021,724 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL03 ULM
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Mar 2022 59,958 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 59,898 miles

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

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 56,516 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 53,873 miles

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

Offside Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced swinging arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 52,211 miles

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

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

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 49,475 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 49,393 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 45,386 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 42,739 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 40,000 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 40,000 miles

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

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2012 37,826 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 34,657 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 26 Aug 2011 34,657 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 33,272 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 30,961 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 24,518 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 16,375 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 16,006 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 15,827 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 11,901 miles

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

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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SL03 ULM 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 SL03 ULM, 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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SL03 ULM is a 2003 Honda CB500, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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