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CV05 KRU

2005 Honda CBF500

Silver Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

81,245 mi
Last recorded81,245 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Honda CBF50022,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 KRU
MakeHonda
ModelCBF500
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2022 81,245 miles

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

Rear Brake pedal is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 24 Jun 2022 81,241 miles

Front Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

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

Rear Brake pedal is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 76,802 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2021 76,802 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2020 71,657 miles

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

Rear swingarm has some corrosion but not to excess

Pass 9 Jul 2019 64,532 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 61,936 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 61,936 miles

Indicator switch does not operate the direction indicators on the side selected Switch faulty only works when direction switch held over (1.5.4)

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake front brake (3.3.A1a)

Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation Valve stem perished (4.1.2c)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 58,345 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play lower shocker bush (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 8 Feb 2017 58,345 miles

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low rear (3.2.B1d)

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.6.B.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation valve stem perrished (4.1.2c)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play lower shocker bush (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 10 Feb 2016 56,716 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Lower suspension has play in

Pass 22 Dec 2014 52,042 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 51,171 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 49,273 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

front foot pegs stops worn but servisable

Fail 21 Jan 2013 49,273 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

front foot pegs stops worn but servisable

Fail 11 May 2012 44,885 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 11 May 2012 44,885 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 39,088 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 11 May 2011 39,088 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 33,582 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 27,834 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 15 May 2008 19,103 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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CV05 KRU is a 2005 Honda CBF500 in Silver with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 CV05 KRU, 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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CV05 KRU is a 2005 Honda CBF500, first registered on 11 May 2005.

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