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ET05 KKA

2005 Honda CBF500

Silver Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

74,324 mi
Last recorded74,324 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Honda CBF50022,166 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET05 KKA
MakeHonda
ModelCBF500
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc
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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 74,324 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 74,015 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2022 72,343 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 72,153 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 71,135 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 69,988 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 67,055 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2017 67,055 miles

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

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 61,077 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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 slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 52,986 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 52,986 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Apr 2014 44,774 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 33,146 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 33,146 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Apr 2012 23,570 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 22,969 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 21,432 miles

Front 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 15 Sep 2010 21,432 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 13,189 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 13,189 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 4,032 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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ET05 KKA is a 2005 Honda CBF500 in Silver with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 ET05 KKA, 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 ET05 KKA registered?

ET05 KKA is a 2005 Honda CBF500, first registered on 6 July 2005.

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