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AP05 KRZ

2005 Honda CBF500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

59,212 mi
Last recorded59,212 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Honda CBF50022,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 KRZ
MakeHonda
ModelCBF500
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2024 59,212 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 56,244 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 56,244 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2022 53,563 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 51,216 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2021 51,165 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2020 48,271 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 48,271 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2019 45,414 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2018 43,115 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 40,542 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 37,588 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 34,066 miles

chain link clip on wrong way round

Fail 21 Aug 2015 34,066 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

chain link clip on wrong way round

Pass 21 Aug 2014 31,263 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 31,263 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 28,211 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2013 28,202 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 19,723 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 8,267 miles

front tyre close to wear limit

Pass 17 Jul 2010 7,248 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 7,151 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 4,797 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 4,797 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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AP05 KRZ is a 2005 Honda CBF500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 AP05 KRZ, 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 AP05 KRZ registered?

AP05 KRZ is a 2005 Honda CBF500, first registered on 29 June 2005.

Is AP05 KRZ safe to buy?

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