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KM04 YGA

2004 Honda CBF500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,644 mi
Last recorded49,644 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda CBF50022,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM04 YGA
MakeHonda
ModelCBF500
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 49,644 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 48,451 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

registration plate cracked

Pass 24 May 2024 45,304 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 44,303 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 44,294 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 44,294 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2019 44,235 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 15 May 2018 44,221 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 42,772 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 42,772 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Hydraulic brake control creeps under load. (3.1.4a)

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

Pass 13 May 2016 37,528 miles

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

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

front tyre unevenly worn

rear tyre unevenly worn

Fail 13 May 2016 37,528 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

front tyre unevenly worn

rear tyre unevenly worn

Fail 9 May 2016 37,528 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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 tyre unevenly worn

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

front tyre unevenly worn

Pass 6 May 2015 30,681 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 30,681 miles

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 28,550 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 28,550 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 25,527 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 24 Apr 2012 22,798 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 19,374 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2010 15,915 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 15,915 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 15,038 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 11,246 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2008 11,246 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2007 7,003 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 7,002 miles

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

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

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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KM04 YGA is a 2004 Honda CBF500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Honda CBF500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 22,059 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 KM04 YGA, 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 22 years old, this Honda CBF500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KM04 YGA registered?

KM04 YGA is a 2004 Honda CBF500, first registered on 25 May 2004.

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