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LB04 XSD

2004 Honda CBF500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

41,422 mi
Last recorded41,422 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda CBF50022,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB04 XSD
MakeHonda
ModelCBF500
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 41,422 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2025 36,253 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 31,752 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2024 31,752 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Apr 2023 26,394 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2023 26,394 miles

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

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 3 May 2022 21,145 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 21,145 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2021 16,469 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 13,802 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2019 12,585 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2018 11,907 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 11,907 miles

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2017 11,171 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 11,171 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 9,361 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 8,024 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2015 8,024 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2013 6,458 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 6,448 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 6,441 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 5,972 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 5,972 miles

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

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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LB04 XSD is a 2004 Honda CBF500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 LB04 XSD, 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 LB04 XSD registered?

LB04 XSD is a 2004 Honda CBF500, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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