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DG54 FVT

2004 Honda CBF500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

19,175 mi
Last recorded19,175 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Honda CBF50022,059 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG54 FVT
MakeHonda
ModelCBF500
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2016 19,175 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2016 19,094 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 8 Jul 2015 17,659 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 16,058 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 16,058 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 15,061 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 12,791 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 20 Jul 2012 12,785 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 9,663 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 7,014 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 5,767 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 5,091 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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DG54 FVT is a 2004 Honda CBF500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DG54 FVT, 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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What year was DG54 FVT registered?

DG54 FVT is a 2004 Honda CBF500, first registered on 1 October 2004.

Is DG54 FVT safe to buy?

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