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BF03 OPB

2003 Honda CB500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

56,968 mi
Last recorded56,968 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Honda CB50021,724 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 OPB
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2024 56,968 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper throttle slow to return

Fail 17 Feb 2024 56,968 miles

Central Front Upper Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper throttle slow to return

Pass 17 Oct 2022 56,904 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 56,901 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 56,895 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2020 56,895 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 56,591 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 56,591 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2017 55,646 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2017 55,646 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2016 52,782 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 47,968 miles

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

exhaust loud

Fail 3 Sep 2015 47,968 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

exhaust loud

Pass 29 Aug 2014 39,654 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 29 Aug 2014 39,654 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 31,781 miles

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 24,152 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 20,152 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 17,577 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 15,601 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2009 15,601 miles

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 14,130 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 13,340 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 13,334 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2006 7,846 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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BF03 OPB is a 2003 Honda CB500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 BF03 OPB, 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 BF03 OPB registered?

BF03 OPB is a 2003 Honda CB500, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is BF03 OPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF03 OPB shows 25 tests with a 68% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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