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EY04 YZV

2004 Honda CBF500

Silver Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

58,320 mi
Last recorded58,320 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Honda CBF50022,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY04 YZV
MakeHonda
ModelCBF500
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2019 58,320 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 46,109 miles

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2018 46,109 miles

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

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 41,010 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2017 41,010 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 37,854 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 29,197 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 29,197 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2011 25,875 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2011 25,875 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 19 May 2010 22,339 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 22,339 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Rear tyre pressure low

Pass 28 Apr 2009 17,338 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 17,338 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 12,340 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 10,348 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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EY04 YZV is a 2004 Honda CBF500 in Silver with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2004 Honda CBF500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 22,059 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 EY04 YZV, 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 22 years old, this Honda CBF500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EY04 YZV is a 2004 Honda CBF500, first registered on 15 May 2004.

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