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EU05 GZA

2005 Honda CBF500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

105,239 mi
Last recorded105,239 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Honda CBF50022,166 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU05 GZA
MakeHonda
ModelCBF500
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2023 105,239 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 96,469 miles

Nearside Rear footrest fouling

Fail 15 Nov 2022 96,469 miles

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

Nearside Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear footrest fouling

Pass 1 Sep 2022 92,825 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 87,757 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 85,162 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 79,009 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 May 2019 79,009 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 May 2018 76,743 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

no. plate light not working

Pass 22 Apr 2017 74,377 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Temporary repair in rear tyre

Pass 28 Apr 2016 73,939 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 73,920 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 73,805 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 73,343 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 69,054 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 69,054 miles

Offside Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1j)

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

Plate brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.B2b)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 59,761 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 59,761 miles

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

has a nail in rear tyre .

Pass 9 Apr 2010 49,796 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 49,796 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2009 40,356 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2008 30,477 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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EU05 GZA is a 2005 Honda CBF500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 EU05 GZA, 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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EU05 GZA is a 2005 Honda CBF500, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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