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GY05 KZU

2005 Honda CBF500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

70,207 mi
Last recorded70,207 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Honda CBF50022,166 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 KZU
MakeHonda
ModelCBF500
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2021 70,207 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2021 70,206 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2020 70,200 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 70,200 miles

Front Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Handlebar excessively deformed (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Apr 2019 69,745 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 68,665 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 68,665 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 61,481 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 53,708 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 46,387 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 46,387 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 38,100 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 28,964 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 21,112 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2012 21,112 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 14,966 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 13,128 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 10,613 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 10,613 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 8,571 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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GY05 KZU is a 2005 Honda CBF500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GY05 KZU, 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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GY05 KZU is a 2005 Honda CBF500, first registered on 8 April 2005.

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