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LC54 WGJ

2004 Honda CBF500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

56,964 mi
Last recorded56,964 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda CBF50022,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC54 WGJ
MakeHonda
ModelCBF500
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 56,964 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 56,456 miles

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

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

Front cannot see brake fluid level in reservoir, will check after test

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Solo seat fitted at time of test, pillion footrests inoperable

Pass 10 Mar 2023 56,099 miles

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

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 55,971 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 55,572 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 1 Aug 2018 55,376 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 55,376 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 54,522 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 21 Jan 2017 54,522 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 52,007 miles

NO PLATE CRACKED

Fail 17 Jan 2015 50,357 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 50,357 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 49,490 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 47,039 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 44,663 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 30 Dec 2011 44,663 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 40,650 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 36,997 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 36,997 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 33,363 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 33,363 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 28,291 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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LC54 WGJ is a 2004 Honda CBF500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 LC54 WGJ, 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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LC54 WGJ is a 2004 Honda CBF500, first registered on 16 December 2004.

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