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GY05 YZE

2005 Honda CBF500

Silver Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

20,729 mi
Last recorded20,729 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Honda CBF50022,166 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 YZE
MakeHonda
ModelCBF500
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 20,729 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 20,670 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 20,627 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 20,435 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 20,335 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 20,125 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 19,470 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 17,280 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 16,000 miles

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

Rear Glass in tyre.

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

Fail 26 Mar 2016 16,000 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Rear Glass in tyre.

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 14,699 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 13,391 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 12,384 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 11,242 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 10,476 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 9,064 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 7,545 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 5,104 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 YZE is a 2005 Honda CBF500 in Silver with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 GY05 YZE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GY05 YZE registered?

GY05 YZE is a 2005 Honda CBF500, first registered on 6 May 2005.

Is GY05 YZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY05 YZE shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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