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HD05 FLX

2005 Honda CBF500

Silver Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

30,344 mi
Last recorded30,344 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Honda CBF50022,166 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD05 FLX
MakeHonda
ModelCBF500
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 30,344 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 May 2024 30,054 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 29,690 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 29,040 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 28,176 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 27,244 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 26,887 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 26,785 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 25,972 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 25,150 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 24,249 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

the front tyre is wearing unevenly

Fail 4 Jul 2014 24,249 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

the front tyre is wearing unevenly

Fail 28 Jun 2013 23,006 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 23,006 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 21,557 miles

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

The fuel tank has a dent to the offside.

Fail 11 Jul 2012 21,541 miles

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

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

The fuel tank has a dent to the offside.

The rear tyre tread getting low to the centre also the tyre is wearing unevenly.

Pass 12 Jul 2011 20,412 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2011 20,412 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 18,234 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 13,469 miles

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

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

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

cut in tread of front tyre

Pass 30 Jun 2008 9,287 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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HD05 FLX is a 2005 Honda CBF500 in Silver with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 HD05 FLX, 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 HD05 FLX registered?

HD05 FLX is a 2005 Honda CBF500, first registered on 25 July 2005.

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