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VK03 CLX

2003 Honda CB500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

52,944 mi
Last recorded52,944 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Honda CB50021,724 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK03 CLX
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2022 52,944 miles

Forks slightly corroded Stanchions (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 49,825 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 49,812 miles

Central Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 45,667 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

clutch cable fouling slightly on nearside lock

Fail 14 Nov 2018 45,667 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

clutch cable fouling slightly on nearside lock

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 1 Mar 2017 41,905 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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

Fail 16 Jul 2015 31,173 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 31,173 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 21,640 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 21,027 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 20,859 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 20,272 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 20,272 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 7 May 2010 19,683 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2010 19,683 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 18,807 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 18,217 miles

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

Front position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 14,102 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 8,893 miles

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

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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VK03 CLX is a 2003 Honda CB500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VK03 CLX, 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 VK03 CLX registered?

VK03 CLX is a 2003 Honda CB500, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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