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KG55 XSA

2005 Honda CBF500

Silver Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

35,103 mi
Last recorded35,103 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Honda CBF50022,166 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG55 XSA
MakeHonda
ModelCBF500
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 35,103 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 33,125 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 30,810 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2024 30,726 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2023 27,795 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 27,622 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 26,612 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 24,379 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 24,379 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 May 2018 21,944 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 20,071 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 19,644 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 19,644 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 18,403 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 7 Apr 2015 18,403 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

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

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 13,114 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

clutch lever mounting cracked

Pass 15 Apr 2013 7,368 miles

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

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 12 Apr 2013 7,347 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

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

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 2,605 miles

drive chain has slight tight spot

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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KG55 XSA is a 2005 Honda CBF500 in Silver with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 KG55 XSA, 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 KG55 XSA registered?

KG55 XSA is a 2005 Honda CBF500, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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