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DN03 GWU

2003 Honda CB500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

30,950 mi
Last recorded30,950 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Honda CB50021,724 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN03 GWU
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2024 30,950 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 30,721 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2023 30,721 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2022 29,088 miles
Fail 13 May 2022 29,080 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2021 28,273 miles

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear slight perishing on rear tyre

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2021 28,273 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear slight perishing on rear tyre

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2015 28,202 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 27,255 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 26,294 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2013 26,294 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 25,780 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 25,745 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2010 22,584 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 22,584 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 16,268 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2008 8,370 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2008 8,370 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 7,230 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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DN03 GWU is a 2003 Honda CB500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DN03 GWU, 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 DN03 GWU registered?

DN03 GWU is a 2003 Honda CB500, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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