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AU54 VEL

2004 Honda CBF500

Silver Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

55,811 mi
Last recorded55,811 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Honda CBF50022,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU54 VEL
MakeHonda
ModelCBF500
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2017 55,811 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 50,496 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 44,426 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2015 44,426 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 38,484 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2014 33,091 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 28,341 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 22,542 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2012 22,542 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2011 16,766 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 12,391 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 8,858 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 4,880 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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AU54 VEL is a 2004 Honda CBF500 in Silver with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 AU54 VEL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU54 VEL registered?

AU54 VEL is a 2004 Honda CBF500, first registered on 10 December 2004.

Is AU54 VEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU54 VEL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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