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GJ55 YZX

2005 Honda CBF500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2023
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

51,638 mi
Last recorded51,638 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Honda CBF50022,166 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 YZX
MakeHonda
ModelCBF500
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2022 51,638 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 30 Jul 2022 51,638 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 48,221 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 41,250 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 35,225 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 32,904 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2017 32,904 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Fail 28 May 2016 32,890 miles

Front Upper Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 12 Mar 2016 32,881 miles

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

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by trapped cables (2.1.2c)

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

Upper Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 29,805 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2015 29,805 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2011 22,663 miles

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Fail 12 Nov 2011 22,663 miles

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

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2010 13,571 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2010 13,558 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 10,585 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 26 Oct 2009 10,585 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2008 8,484 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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GJ55 YZX is a 2005 Honda CBF500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 GJ55 YZX, 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 GJ55 YZX registered?

GJ55 YZX is a 2005 Honda CBF500, first registered on 19 November 2005.

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