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KY55 KTF

2005 Honda CBF500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

49,220 mi
Last recorded49,220 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Honda CBF50022,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY55 KTF
MakeHonda
ModelCBF500
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2023 49,220 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 42,570 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 37,255 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 36,398 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 36,101 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 35,302 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2016 35,302 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 34,663 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 34,663 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 33,407 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 33,407 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 32,145 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 30,919 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 30,919 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 29,209 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 16 Aug 2010 25,445 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 19,045 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 13,196 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 13,196 miles

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

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

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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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KY55 KTF is a 2005 Honda CBF500 in Black 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 KY55 KTF, 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 KY55 KTF registered?

KY55 KTF is a 2005 Honda CBF500, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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