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VO03 JVV

2003 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

37,256 mi
Last recorded37,256 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Honda CB50021,724 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO03 JVV
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2024 37,256 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 36,973 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 28 Jan 2023 36,969 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Pass 5 Nov 2021 33,845 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 33,431 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 31,932 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 31,925 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 31,265 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 29,317 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 29,317 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 27,092 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 27,092 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 22,696 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 19,032 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 15,949 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 12,638 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 9,027 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 6,802 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 4,486 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 3,986 miles

Front 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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VO03 JVV is a 2003 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VO03 JVV, 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 VO03 JVV registered?

VO03 JVV is a 2003 Honda CB500, first registered on 16 June 2003.

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