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EX55 YCH

2005 Honda CBF500

Silver Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

72,741 mi
Last recorded72,741 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Honda CBF50022,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 YCH
MakeHonda
ModelCBF500
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2024 72,741 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 69,299 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 65,592 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 59,778 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 55,737 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 53,103 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2019 53,103 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 48,127 miles

Rear tyre getting low

Pass 21 Dec 2017 45,705 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Dec 2016 42,861 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 41,640 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 37,906 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 32,634 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 32,634 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 26,161 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 26,161 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 18,385 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 14,267 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 13,904 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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EX55 YCH is a 2005 Honda CBF500 in Silver with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 EX55 YCH, 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 EX55 YCH registered?

EX55 YCH is a 2005 Honda CBF500, first registered on 22 October 2005.

Is EX55 YCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX55 YCH shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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