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EF05 AUA

2005 Honda CBF500

Silver Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,413 mi
Last recorded49,413 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Honda CBF50022,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 AUA
MakeHonda
ModelCBF500
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2024 49,413 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 45,192 miles

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

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2023 45,192 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 39,365 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

rear tyre perished

Fail 7 Sep 2022 39,365 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

rear tyre perished

Pass 1 Sep 2021 37,871 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 35,666 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 35,084 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 34,163 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 34,134 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 34,101 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 34,101 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 14 May 2015 34,088 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 34,036 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 33,804 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 30 Aug 2011 33,152 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 33,152 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 32,391 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 30,301 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 14 May 2009 23,761 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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EF05 AUA is a 2005 Honda CBF500 in Silver with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EF05 AUA, 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 EF05 AUA registered?

EF05 AUA is a 2005 Honda CBF500, first registered on 9 June 2005.

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