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AK52 EOM

2003 Honda CB500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

46,947 mi
Last recorded46,947 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda CB50021,724 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 EOM
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 46,947 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 May 2024 46,286 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 45,518 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 45,518 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 42,773 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2018 41,561 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2018 41,454 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 38,640 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 38,360 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 15 Jun 2016 38,349 miles

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

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars Right Lock (2.1.2b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. Bars slightly bent (2.5.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 37,511 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 35,114 miles

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

Offside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

clutch lever pivot bolt damaged

Pass 31 May 2013 30,866 miles

Offside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 26,974 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Offside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

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

cracks on side walls of rear tyre

Pass 15 Jun 2011 26,135 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Offside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

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

cracks in side walls of rear tyre

Pass 27 Mar 2010 24,169 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 22,718 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 22,718 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 20,352 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2008 20,293 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 17,101 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 17,101 miles

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

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

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 14,996 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
Full Honda CB500 reliability report

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AK52 EOM is a 2003 Honda CB500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 AK52 EOM, 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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AK52 EOM is a 2003 Honda CB500, first registered on 20 January 2003.

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