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HW55 CNK

2005 Honda CBF500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

46,588 mi
Last recorded46,588 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Honda CBF50022,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW55 CNK
MakeHonda
ModelCBF500
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2017 46,588 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2017 43,580 miles

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))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2016 38,942 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 32,551 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2015 32,551 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 23,208 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 23,208 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 16,711 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 16,711 miles

Front Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 14,323 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 8,945 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 3,101 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 3,069 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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HW55 CNK is a 2005 Honda CBF500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HW55 CNK, 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 HW55 CNK registered?

HW55 CNK is a 2005 Honda CBF500, first registered on 1 October 2005.

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