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LE57 TZK

2008 Honda CBF500

Silver Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

71,656 mi
Last recorded71,656 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 Honda CBF50023,604 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE57 TZK
MakeHonda
ModelCBF500
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2018 71,656 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2018 71,591 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 67,395 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 62,225 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 22 Jan 2016 62,023 miles

Brake back plate(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 54,647 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 54,616 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2014 47,029 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2014 47,029 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 39,638 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 30,540 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2012 30,540 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 20,939 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2011 20,939 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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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LE57 TZK is a 2008 Honda CBF500 in Silver with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2008 Honda CBF500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 23,604 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 LE57 TZK, 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 18 years old, this Honda CBF500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LE57 TZK registered?

LE57 TZK is a 2008 Honda CBF500, first registered on 25 February 2008.

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