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DWT 188S

2003 Honda CB500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

24,803 mi
Last recorded24,803 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Honda CB50021,724 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDWT 188S
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2013 24,803 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 19,939 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 14,996 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2011 14,996 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 11,531 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 3,206 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 94,125 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 9 Apr 2008 93,903 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

oil on the rear tyre

Pass 16 Feb 2007 74,213 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 56,476 miles

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

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

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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DWT 188S is a 2003 Honda CB500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 DWT 188S, 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 DWT 188S registered?

DWT 188S is a 2003 Honda CB500, first registered on 4 March 2003.

Is DWT 188S safe to buy?

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