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EK05 WBX

2005 Honda CBF500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

31,674 mi
Last recorded31,674 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Honda CBF50022,166 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 WBX
MakeHonda
ModelCBF500
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2015 31,674 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 29,346 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 25 Nov 2014 29,346 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

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

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

Nail in rear tyre

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 27,202 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 26,283 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 26,283 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 23,120 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 23,120 miles

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

clutch lever insecure

Pass 25 Mar 2011 20,541 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 17,850 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 14,644 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2008 11,221 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever is short 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 (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 11,221 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever is short 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 (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

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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EK05 WBX is a 2005 Honda CBF500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EK05 WBX, 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 EK05 WBX registered?

EK05 WBX is a 2005 Honda CBF500, first registered on 16 April 2005.

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