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LC04 XEH

2004 Honda CBF500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

43,377 mi
Last recorded43,377 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda CBF50022,059 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC04 XEH
MakeHonda
ModelCBF500
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 43,377 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 43,010 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 42,725 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2024 42,725 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 42,199 miles

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

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 41,726 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 41,220 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 40,709 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 39,860 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 39,860 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Apr 2017 38,934 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 37,611 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 37,566 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 35,248 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 33,204 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 31,310 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 29,501 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 29,501 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 27,590 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 26,030 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 24,588 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 17,234 miles

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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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LC04 XEH is a 2004 Honda CBF500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LC04 XEH, 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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LC04 XEH is a 2004 Honda CBF500, first registered on 11 May 2004.

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