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DG03 EGY

2003 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

30,671 mi
Last recorded30,671 miles
Recorded on15 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Honda CB50021,724 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 EGY
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2021 30,671 miles

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2021 30,671 miles

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2020 29,607 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 26,442 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 21,360 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 21,344 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 16,704 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

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

front forks pitted

Pass 29 Feb 2016 15,894 miles

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

o/s switch gear loose

Pass 7 Apr 2015 15,630 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 14,568 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 13,089 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 10,714 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 29 Mar 2012 10,709 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 1,732 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 89,146 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2010 89,146 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 79,498 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 79,498 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 69,244 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 12 Mar 2008 69,244 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 58,203 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 58,203 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 49,564 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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DG03 EGY is a 2003 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 DG03 EGY, 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 DG03 EGY registered?

DG03 EGY is a 2003 Honda CB500, first registered on 7 March 2003.

Is DG03 EGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG03 EGY shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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