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EJ54 VNK

2005 Honda CBF500

Silver Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

141,305 mi
Last recorded141,305 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Honda CBF50022,166 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ54 VNK
MakeHonda
ModelCBF500
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2016 141,305 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

Horn/ sound slightly deteriorated

Nearside grip slightly insecure

Nearside lock stop slightly damaged reducing clearance but not enough to restrict controls

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Throttle cable slightly affected at right lock , may require adjustment or repair

Pass 21 Sep 2015 138,371 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 21 Sep 2015 138,371 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 134,369 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2013 130,735 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 130,735 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 126,026 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 25 Jun 2012 126,026 miles

Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 111,655 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 94,417 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 77,151 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 77,151 miles

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 58,334 miles

Nail in rear tyre

handle bars slightly damaged

Pass 2 Jul 2007 40,596 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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EJ54 VNK is a 2005 Honda CBF500 in Silver with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EJ54 VNK, 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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EJ54 VNK is a 2005 Honda CBF500, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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