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EJ05 YYO

2005 Honda CBF500

Silver Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

67,276 mi
Last recorded67,276 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Honda CBF50022,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 YYO
MakeHonda
ModelCBF500
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc
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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2020 67,276 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 67,091 miles

Stop lamp not working on front brake lever (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 63,262 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 60,276 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 60,276 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 47,795 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 36,609 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 36,609 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 11 May 2015 36,268 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

front mudguard loose

Pass 8 Jul 2013 35,372 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Outer Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 29 Jun 2013 35,365 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Outer Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 14 Sep 2011 28,707 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 14 Sep 2011 28,707 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 4 Oct 2010 23,230 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 23,230 miles

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

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 19,707 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 19,707 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 15,814 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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EJ05 YYO is a 2005 Honda CBF500 in Silver with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 EJ05 YYO, 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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EJ05 YYO is a 2005 Honda CBF500, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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