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LE04 VAM

2004 Honda CBF500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2024
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

24,875 mi
Last recorded24,875 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Honda CBF50022,059 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE04 VAM
MakeHonda
ModelCBF500
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2023 24,875 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 24,852 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 24,653 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 24,203 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 24,201 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 24,183 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 27 May 2016 24,147 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 23,601 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 21,738 miles

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Fail 4 Jun 2014 21,738 miles

Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Steering movement excessively rough with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 21,410 miles

Nail in front tyre

Pass 30 Jul 2010 19,999 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 18,883 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 17,498 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 17,175 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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LE04 VAM is a 2004 Honda CBF500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LE04 VAM, 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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What year was LE04 VAM registered?

LE04 VAM is a 2004 Honda CBF500, first registered on 4 August 2004.

Is LE04 VAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LE04 VAM shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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