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EP04 BXA

2004 Honda CBF500

Silver Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

16,750 mi
Last recorded16,750 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda CBF50022,059 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP04 BXA
MakeHonda
ModelCBF500
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 16,750 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 16,234 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 15,728 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2022 15,268 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 14,615 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

slight rumble noise from front sprocket when wheel rotating.

Pass 16 May 2019 14,147 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 16 May 2019 14,147 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 14,141 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 14,141 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 14,079 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2017 14,079 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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 19 Jul 2016 13,962 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 13,925 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 13,916 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2014 13,916 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 13,861 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2013 13,861 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 13,860 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 13,860 miles

Nearside Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 13,852 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 13,852 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 13,827 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 13,827 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 13,406 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 24 Jul 2009 13,406 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 11,802 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 11,464 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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EP04 BXA is a 2004 Honda CBF500 in Silver with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Honda CBF500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 22,059 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 EP04 BXA, 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 22 years old, this Honda CBF500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EP04 BXA registered?

EP04 BXA is a 2004 Honda CBF500, first registered on 14 August 2004.

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