MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
75,517 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted PINS NOT MUSHROOMED (6.1.7 (j) (i))
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Throttle operating incorrectly SLOW TO RETURN (6.2.7 (a) (i))
Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Handlebar deformed bent (2.1.1b)
Offside Rear wheel bearings are excessively tight (2.4.A.2c)
Rear Inner Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)
Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
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.
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HY57 XJL is a 2008 Honda CBF500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
Across all 2008 Honda CBF500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 23,604 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 HY57 XJL, 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 18 years old, this Honda CBF500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was HY57 XJL registered?
HY57 XJL is a 2008 Honda CBF500, first registered on 9 January 2008.
Is HY57 XJL safe to buy?
The MOT history for HY57 XJL shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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