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EO52 CBF

2003 Honda CB500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

5,751 mi
Last recorded5,751 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda CB50021,724 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO52 CBF
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 5,751 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 3,099 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 98,000 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 93,454 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 92,087 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 89,180 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 86,761 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2019 86,761 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2018 84,081 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 82,397 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 80,462 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear rear tyre sidewall starting to deteriorate

Pass 18 Jul 2015 71,095 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 62,041 miles

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 20 Jul 2013 55,482 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2012 45,666 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2012 45,666 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2011 36,826 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 33,063 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 30,821 miles

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

slight drag on front brake

Pass 30 Jul 2008 28,815 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 28,815 miles

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

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 27,744 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 27,744 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 27,000 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2006 23,989 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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EO52 CBF is a 2003 Honda CB500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 EO52 CBF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EO52 CBF registered?

EO52 CBF is a 2003 Honda CB500, first registered on 23 February 2003.

Is EO52 CBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO52 CBF shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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