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FD54 NNX

2004 Honda CBF500

Silver Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Honda CBF50022,059 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD54 NNX
MakeHonda
ModelCBF500
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Nov 2025

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BLOWING FROM HEAD (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Throttle operating incorrectly sticking (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2024

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

Fail 26 Nov 2024

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

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023
Fail 16 Nov 2023

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

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected sticking (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2022

Offside Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 72,661 miles

Offside Brake lever worn, but not excessively short (1.1.15 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 63,549 miles

Offside Front Brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 63,335 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 63,332 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2018 60,948 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2017 53,079 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2016 47,497 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 36,079 miles

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

Upper Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 15,570 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

front fender split

front tyre has had emergency repair (plug)

front tyre unevenly worn

Pass 11 Apr 2013 11,384 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 7,399 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 7,079 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 6,571 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 6,150 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 5,058 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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FD54 NNX is a 2004 Honda CBF500 in Silver with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 FD54 NNX, 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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FD54 NNX is a 2004 Honda CBF500, first registered on 14 December 2004.

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