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HJ05 UDT

2005 Honda CBF500

Silver Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

35,698 mi
Last recorded35,698 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Honda CBF50022,166 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ05 UDT
MakeHonda
ModelCBF500
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2023 35,698 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 34,706 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 32,117 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2021 32,107 miles

Stop lamp not working front brake lever (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2020 29,629 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 29,614 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 26,799 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 23,067 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 22,934 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit TD 1.41mm in centre of tread (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn disc thickness only 0.25mm over recommended minimum (3.2.A1l)

Fail 13 Sep 2016 22,932 miles

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit TD 1.41mm in centre of tread (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn disc thickness only 0.25mm over recommended minimum (3.2.A1l)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 19,917 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 18,391 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 18,391 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2013 13,962 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 13,962 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 7,602 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 7,602 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 3,508 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 2,988 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 2,683 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 2,683 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 2,243 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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HJ05 UDT is a 2005 Honda CBF500 in Silver with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 HJ05 UDT, 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 HJ05 UDT registered?

HJ05 UDT is a 2005 Honda CBF500, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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