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LB54 WXU

2005 Honda CBF500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

42,309 mi
Last recorded42,309 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Honda CBF50022,166 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB54 WXU
MakeHonda
ModelCBF500
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 42,309 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 41,484 miles

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 39,579 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 39,372 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 39,070 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 39,070 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 37,594 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 37,576 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 34,473 miles

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

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

coolant fan jammed

number plate lamp dim

rear brake resovoir hose kinked

Fail 9 Apr 2019 34,473 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

coolant fan jammed

number plate lamp dim

rear brake resovoir hose kinked

Pass 13 Apr 2018 33,127 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 27,093 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 27,093 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

speedometer clock case loose

Pass 22 Jan 2016 25,566 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 24,128 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 23,004 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 21,968 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 26 Jan 2012 21,447 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 21,447 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 20,680 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 20,008 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 18,958 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2008 17,134 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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 WXU is a 2005 Honda CBF500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 LB54 WXU, 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 WXU registered?

LB54 WXU is a 2005 Honda CBF500, first registered on 5 February 2005.

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