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EX05 OYW

2005 Honda CBF500

Silver Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

27,517 mi
Last recorded27,517 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Honda CBF50022,166 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 OYW
MakeHonda
ModelCBF500
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 27,517 miles

Nearside Front Engine mounting/bracket damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 25,344 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 23,552 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 21,521 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 19,778 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2017 56,504 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 54,640 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2016 54,638 miles

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2015 51,867 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 48,686 miles

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 4 Sep 2014 48,681 miles

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

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 45,051 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2013 45,046 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 37,854 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 37,854 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 31,767 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 28,839 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 26,565 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 26,565 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 24,806 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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EX05 OYW is a 2005 Honda CBF500 in Silver with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EX05 OYW, 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 EX05 OYW registered?

EX05 OYW is a 2005 Honda CBF500, first registered on 12 April 2005.

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