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GJ54 ARX

2004 Honda CBF500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

41,030 mi
Last recorded41,030 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda CBF50022,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ54 ARX
MakeHonda
ModelCBF500
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 41,030 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 40,932 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 40,702 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 40,168 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2022 40,168 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2021 39,311 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2015 39,226 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 37,534 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

LH barend misssing.

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

Pass 10 May 2013 35,072 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 32,590 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 27,831 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 23,452 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2009 22,631 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 21,837 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Aug 2008 21,780 miles

Nearside Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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GJ54 ARX is a 2004 Honda CBF500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 GJ54 ARX, 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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What year was GJ54 ARX registered?

GJ54 ARX is a 2004 Honda CBF500, first registered on 15 September 2004.

Is GJ54 ARX safe to buy?

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