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AO55 RXV

2005 Honda CBF500

Silver Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

12,563 mi
Last recorded12,563 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Honda CBF50022,166 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 RXV
MakeHonda
ModelCBF500
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 12,563 miles

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

tyres cracked and perished. 15 years old

Pass 9 Aug 2024 12,553 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp between headers and backbox corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

both front and rear tyres cracked and perished due to age

Pass 12 Jun 2023 12,501 miles

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

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced swingarm has corrosion on it (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 12,399 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 12,308 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 12,308 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2019 11,840 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged tyre valve starting to perish (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 11,433 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 11,065 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 10,820 miles

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded surface corrosion starting to form on swingarm around rear suspesion linkage (6.1.1a)

Pass 27 May 2015 10,590 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 10,340 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 10,155 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 9,871 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 7,562 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 3,643 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 1,473 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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AO55 RXV is a 2005 Honda CBF500 in Silver with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 AO55 RXV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO55 RXV registered?

AO55 RXV is a 2005 Honda CBF500, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is AO55 RXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO55 RXV shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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