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DU05 VRC

2005 Honda CBF500

Silver Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

24,643 mi
Last recorded24,643 miles
Recorded on8 May 2014
Typical for 2005 Honda CBF50022,166 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 VRC
MakeHonda
ModelCBF500
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2014 24,643 miles
Fail 3 May 2014 24,643 miles

Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 24,209 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 24,209 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 20,421 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 16,693 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 26 Apr 2011 16,693 miles

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

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2010 12,004 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 6,039 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 4,635 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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DU05 VRC is a 2005 Honda CBF500 in Silver with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DU05 VRC, 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 DU05 VRC registered?

DU05 VRC is a 2005 Honda CBF500, first registered on 5 March 2005.

Is DU05 VRC safe to buy?

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