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AE05 KOA

2005 Honda CBF500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

20,339 mi
Last recorded20,339 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Honda CBF50022,166 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 KOA
MakeHonda
ModelCBF500
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 20,339 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blowing slightly on the manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 20,234 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 20,189 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 20,188 miles

Rear Brake cylinder operating mechanism has excessive travel (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2022 19,499 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 17,666 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both replace asap (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 16,093 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 14,399 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 12,430 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 10,699 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 8,797 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 8,797 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 8,370 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 8,350 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 6,874 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 5,707 miles

small shallow cuts in rear tyre

Pass 15 Apr 2009 4,835 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 3,685 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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AE05 KOA is a 2005 Honda CBF500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2005 Honda CBF500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 22,166 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AE05 KOA, 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 21 years old, this Honda CBF500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AE05 KOA registered?

AE05 KOA is a 2005 Honda CBF500, first registered on 15 April 2005.

Is AE05 KOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE05 KOA shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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