MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
103,428 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
number plate light not working
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front Brake fluid reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e) DANGEROUS
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
number plate light not working
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Brake performance not tested (3.3)
Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Headlamp incorrect colour (1.2.1)
Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.7.3c)
Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)
Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)
Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)
Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)
Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Honda CBF500?
Based on 20,608 MOT tests across 1,723 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GY55 VTU is a 2005 Honda CBF500 in Silver with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 GY55 VTU, 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 GY55 VTU registered?
GY55 VTU is a 2005 Honda CBF500, first registered on 23 December 2005.
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