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CP05 MKJ

2005 Honda CBF500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

20,638 mi
Last recorded20,638 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Honda CBF50022,166 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP05 MKJ
MakeHonda
ModelCBF500
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 20,638 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2025 18,975 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 17,781 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2024 17,781 miles

Stop lamp not working Front brake light switch not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 16,733 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2023 16,733 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 16,732 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 16,504 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2021 16,504 miles

Front Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 16,264 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 14,991 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 14,991 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 14,937 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 14,937 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 12,527 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 12,527 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 10,422 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 10,422 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 7,831 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 7,829 miles

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

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

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

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

Steering movement excessively rough with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 6,233 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 5,250 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 23 Mar 2013 5,250 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 4,328 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 3,222 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 2,446 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 751 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 751 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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CP05 MKJ is a 2005 Honda CBF500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 CP05 MKJ, 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 CP05 MKJ registered?

CP05 MKJ is a 2005 Honda CBF500, first registered on 9 July 2005.

Is CP05 MKJ safe to buy?

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