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GJ05 YLZ

2005 Honda CBF500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

55,105 mi
Last recorded55,105 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Honda CBF50022,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 YLZ
MakeHonda
ModelCBF500
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 55,105 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 54,819 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 54,550 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 54,301 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 53,828 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2022 53,828 miles

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

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

Drive chain excessively tight, so that it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (k) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 52,987 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 52,627 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 51,694 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 47,730 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 45,962 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 45,319 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 44,895 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 42,912 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 38,933 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 36,245 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 32,894 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 29,574 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 24,441 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 19,367 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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GJ05 YLZ is a 2005 Honda CBF500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 GJ05 YLZ, 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 GJ05 YLZ registered?

GJ05 YLZ is a 2005 Honda CBF500, first registered on 16 April 2005.

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