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LB54 WAO

2005 Honda CBF500

Silver Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

58,896 mi
Last recorded58,896 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Honda CBF50022,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB54 WAO
MakeHonda
ModelCBF500
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 58,896 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2025 58,527 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 57,340 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2024 57,332 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 56,637 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 55,949 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 55,612 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 18 Aug 2021 55,612 miles

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

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced no beam pattern (4.1.4 (a))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 54,099 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 51,352 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear no.plate starting to de-laminate.

Fail 16 Apr 2019 51,352 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear no.plate starting to de-laminate.

Pass 27 Apr 2018 48,734 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 48,734 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 48,069 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2017 48,069 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 42,317 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2016 42,317 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 36,386 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 30,634 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 22,650 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 22,614 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 22,610 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2012 21,530 miles

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

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 21,530 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 19,939 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 29 Jul 2011 19,939 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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

Pass 21 May 2010 19,192 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 19,192 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 18,128 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

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

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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LB54 WAO is a 2005 Honda CBF500 in Silver with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 LB54 WAO, 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 LB54 WAO registered?

LB54 WAO is a 2005 Honda CBF500, first registered on 4 February 2005.

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