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GD04 KVK

2004 Honda CBF500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

49,289 mi
Last recorded49,289 miles
Recorded on8 May 2015
Typical for 2004 Honda CBF50022,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD04 KVK
MakeHonda
ModelCBF500
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 May 2015 49,289 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Front Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front Motorcycle structure cracked (6.1.1a)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Front Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Brake pedal is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

front brake pad friction material coming away from backing

Pass 25 Jul 2013 43,936 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 39,725 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 34,104 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 31,974 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 29,075 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 29,075 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

no plate light does not light

Pass 20 Jun 2008 20,267 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 11,456 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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GD04 KVK is a 2004 Honda CBF500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GD04 KVK, 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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GD04 KVK is a 2004 Honda CBF500, first registered on 12 June 2004.

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