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KY55 OAA

2005 Honda CBF500

Silver Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

34,994 mi
Last recorded34,994 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Honda CBF50022,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY55 OAA
MakeHonda
ModelCBF500
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 34,994 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 32,719 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm to 3mm in places (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy slighty notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2025 32,719 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm to 3mm in places (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy slighty notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 31,601 miles

both Tyres have uneven ware but both league tread depth

Pass 8 May 2019 31,319 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2018 30,868 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2017 25,914 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 20,781 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 20,637 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 20,155 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 19,955 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 19,955 miles

Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 19,571 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 16,229 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 11,540 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2010 11,540 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2009 6,883 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 5,816 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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KY55 OAA is a 2005 Honda CBF500 in Silver with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OAA, 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 OAA registered?

KY55 OAA is a 2005 Honda CBF500, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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