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EU05 TZX

2005 Honda CBF500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

21,240 mi
Last recorded21,240 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Honda CBF50022,166 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU05 TZX
MakeHonda
ModelCBF500
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 21,240 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear tyre has some deep cuts to tread area and is heavily perished but not exposing reinforcement layers.

Pass 8 Nov 2024 20,758 miles

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

Rear tyre is heavily perished and has some deep cuts to tread area but no cords or ply exposed.

Pass 22 Nov 2023 20,278 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit Brake pads also seem to have a very light misting of oil to them but no leaks found from braking system or suspension seals, brake performance ok in roller brake tester. (1.1.13 (a))

NS & OS Indicators have a slight delay from switching to them illuminating .

Rear tyre heavily perished but no signs of cords or canvas at time of test.

Fail 22 Nov 2023 20,278 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit Brake pads also seem to have a very light misting of oil to them but no leaks found from braking system or suspension seals, brake performance ok in roller brake tester. (1.1.13 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

NS & OS Indicators have a slight delay from switching to them illuminating .

Rear tyre heavily perished but no signs of cords or canvas at time of test.

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls Front brake lever not operating stop lamp. (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 20,025 miles

Rear Tyre perished but not exposing canvas / cords.

Fail 26 Aug 2022 20,023 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed Deep cut exposing cords, tyre is also heavily perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All indicators failed to remain 'ON' when switch released on initial operation but ok after operating a few times, Motorcycle appears to have been unused for a while.

Rear Tyre perished but not exposing canvas / cords.

Throttle slightly slow to return to idle but not excessive.

Pass 16 Sep 2021 19,818 miles

Front & Rear tyres heavily perished.

Throttle slightly slow to return to idle position, not effecting control of motorcycle.

Pass 14 Aug 2020 19,020 miles

Front tyre slightly perished but not to excess.

Pass 5 Sep 2019 18,353 miles

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level Front brake fluid. (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 17,609 miles

Rear, outer brake pad material appears to be coming away from backing, unable to fully inspect & further inspection recommended.

Pass 17 Aug 2017 16,996 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad material appears to be lifting from backing slightly but difficult to fully inspect.

Rear tyre is heavily perished but not exposing cords & tread is worn stepped.

Pass 10 Aug 2016 15,941 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort Possibly due to uneven tread wear on rear tyre (3.3.A1d)

Rear Tyre badly perished & tread worn uneven

Pass 17 Aug 2015 14,734 miles

Brake effort slightly low and operation slightly spongy as new pads fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2014 12,935 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 11,306 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 8,520 miles

rear brake lever bent but operates ok

Pass 13 Aug 2011 5,818 miles

Front tyre starting to show low on tread

Rear brake lever bent but operates ok

Pass 29 Jul 2010 3,888 miles

All electrical functions only work with engine running due to dead battery

Battery low

Rear brake lever bent but still functionable

Pass 16 Jul 2009 3,573 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 3,524 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 TZX is a 2005 Honda CBF500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TZX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EU05 TZX registered?

EU05 TZX is a 2005 Honda CBF500, first registered on 19 July 2005.

Is EU05 TZX safe to buy?

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