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A2 YXL

2004 Honda CBF500

Silver Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

16,049 mi
Last recorded16,049 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda CBF50022,059 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 YXL
MakeHonda
ModelCBF500
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 16,049 miles

Central Rear Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Swingarm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jun 2026 16,049 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Rear Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Swingarm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 15,223 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Sign of slight coolant leakage at nearside radiator to water pump hose and thermostat housing area.

Pass 17 Mar 2014 13,984 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 13,984 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 13,437 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 11,753 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 10,434 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 8,861 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 7,115 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 5,391 miles

How Reliable is the Honda CBF500?

Based on 20,608 MOT tests across 1,723 vehicles.

83.6%
Pass Rate
1,444
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
1,723
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 310
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 217
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 163
wheel bearings have excessive free play 151
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 144
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A2 YXL is a 2004 Honda CBF500 in Silver with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2004 Honda CBF500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 22,059 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 CBF500 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 310 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A2 YXL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CBF500 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Honda CBF500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A2 YXL registered?

A2 YXL is a 2004 Honda CBF500, first registered on 26 June 2004.

Is A2 YXL safe to buy?

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