MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,541 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Headlamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Centre Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Centre Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Offside Front Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS
Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Honda CBF500?
Based on 20,608 MOT tests across 1,723 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EF05 ETL is a 2005 Honda CBF500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 ETL, 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 ETL registered?
EF05 ETL is a 2005 Honda CBF500, first registered on 3 June 2005.
Is EF05 ETL safe to buy?
The MOT history for EF05 ETL shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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