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GY55 VTU

2005 Honda CBF500

Silver Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

103,428 mi
Last recorded103,428 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Honda CBF50022,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 VTU
MakeHonda
ModelCBF500
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2017 103,428 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

number plate light not working

Fail 29 Mar 2017 103,411 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 96,269 miles

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)

Fail 1 Apr 2016 96,269 miles

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)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 82,833 miles

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)

Fail 7 Apr 2015 82,833 miles

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))

Pass 21 Mar 2014 64,177 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2014 64,177 miles

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)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 48,900 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2012 40,606 miles

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)

Fail 22 May 2012 40,606 miles

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)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 23,884 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 7,945 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 6,496 miles

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.

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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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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