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AP04 EJN

2004 Honda CBF500

Silver Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

101,413 mi
Last recorded101,413 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Honda CBF50022,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 EJN
MakeHonda
ModelCBF500
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2023 101,413 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 90,772 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 72,523 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2021 72,270 miles

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2020 256,753 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2020 256,753 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 240,746 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 217,875 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 195,989 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 181,787 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 181,787 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 161,106 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 141,339 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 112,989 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 81,670 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 81,687 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 46,995 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 14,062 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 13,230 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2009 13,230 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 10,351 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2007 10,351 miles

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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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AP04 EJN is a 2004 Honda CBF500 in Silver with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AP04 EJN, 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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AP04 EJN is a 2004 Honda CBF500, first registered on 17 June 2004.

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