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AO05 BUU

2005 Honda CBF500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

46,690 mi
Last recorded46,690 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Honda CBF50022,166 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 BUU
MakeHonda
ModelCBF500
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2024 46,690 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At cylinder head (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 46,504 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2021 45,896 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2021 45,992 miles

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 44,914 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Feb 2020 44,902 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 42,999 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2019 42,999 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 41,471 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 16 Feb 2018 41,471 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 33,859 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 33,771 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 23,633 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 17,345 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 11,942 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2012 9,607 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 9,607 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 8,833 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 8,095 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 7,367 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 7,322 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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AO05 BUU is a 2005 Honda CBF500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 AO05 BUU, 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 AO05 BUU registered?

AO05 BUU is a 2005 Honda CBF500, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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