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LD54 ZGN

2005 Honda CBF500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

79,412 mi
Last recorded79,412 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Honda CBF50022,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD54 ZGN
MakeHonda
ModelCBF500
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 79,412 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 78,512 miles

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

swingarm is rusty

Fail 24 Jun 2025 78,512 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Nail in tyre

swingarm is rusty

Pass 17 Jun 2024 76,828 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 75,183 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 73,758 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 72,083 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 14 Jun 2021 72,083 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Nail in tyre

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 70,467 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn close to limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 68,529 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 67,770 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2018 67,770 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 64,349 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 61,905 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 58,891 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 55,387 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 50,734 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 48,385 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2011 46,166 miles

Front Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 46,166 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 44,170 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 41,835 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 27,805 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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LD54 ZGN 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 82.6%.

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 LD54 ZGN, 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 LD54 ZGN registered?

LD54 ZGN is a 2005 Honda CBF500, first registered on 13 January 2005.

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