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LB05 LBZ

2005 Honda CBF500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

56,222 mi
Last recorded56,222 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Honda CBF50022,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 LBZ
MakeHonda
ModelCBF500
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 56,222 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 55,151 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Front tyre starting to perish

Fail 18 Jul 2025 55,146 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak fork seal leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Drive chain sprocket so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls not working from front lever operation (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Front tyre starting to perish

Pass 18 Dec 2020 55,067 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Dec 2020 55,067 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 48,462 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 46,187 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 40,626 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 2 May 2016 34,360 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 32,666 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 32,659 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 26,624 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

No chain guard fitted

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

front engine mounting damaged

Fail 18 Mar 2014 26,624 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

No chain guard fitted

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

front engine mounting damaged

Pass 4 Feb 2013 22,520 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 18,591 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 16,414 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 16,414 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 13,904 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 22 Jun 2009 13,904 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 11,564 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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LB05 LBZ is a 2005 Honda CBF500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LB05 LBZ, 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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LB05 LBZ is a 2005 Honda CBF500, first registered on 16 July 2005.

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