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WP52 ZTB

2003 Honda CB500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,412 mi
Last recorded46,412 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Honda CB50021,724 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP52 ZTB
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 46,412 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 45,563 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 45,563 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 44,531 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 43,310 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 42,139 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 42,139 miles

Centre Front Fairings so located that it is likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Centre Front Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Nearside Rear Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

Offside Front Brake lever is damaged and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Offside Front Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 89,440 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Front position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Front Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Offside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 63,406 miles

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

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 39,732 miles

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

Front Front position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

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

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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

Fail 25 Aug 2012 39,698 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

Front Front position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

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

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 16,166 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 15,845 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 15,288 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 13,302 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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WP52 ZTB is a 2003 Honda CB500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 WP52 ZTB, 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 WP52 ZTB registered?

WP52 ZTB is a 2003 Honda CB500, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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