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GR04 UKK

2004 Honda CBF500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

35,182 mi
Last recorded35,182 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda CBF50022,059 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR04 UKK
MakeHonda
ModelCBF500
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 35,182 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 35,150 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 34,417 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2023 34,417 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 33,807 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 31,716 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 30,382 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 30,382 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 27,648 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 26,504 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 25,411 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2014 25,409 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 24,839 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 22,627 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Fail 15 Aug 2012 22,627 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 20,923 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 19,697 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 10,011 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 5,628 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 4,454 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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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GR04 UKK is a 2004 Honda CBF500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GR04 UKK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GR04 UKK registered?

GR04 UKK is a 2004 Honda CBF500, first registered on 17 July 2004.

Is GR04 UKK safe to buy?

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