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LG05 PBY

2005 Honda CBF500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Honda CBF50022,166 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG05 PBY
MakeHonda
ModelCBF500
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2023
Pass 17 Aug 2022
Fail 17 Aug 2022

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 29,594 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2021 29,594 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 27,019 miles

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

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

Front Tyre cracked and needs changing

Pass 2 May 2018 25,043 miles

Front brake pads worn

Pass 6 Dec 2016 22,166 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2015 20,584 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 19,603 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 1 Mar 2014 19,603 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 18,460 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 17,478 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

front brake sticking on very slightly

Fail 17 Mar 2012 17,478 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

front brake sticking on very slightly

Pass 10 Mar 2011 16,249 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 16,249 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 14,296 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)

cracked front fender

slight deterioration of o/s/f direction indicator lens

Fail 23 Oct 2008 12,741 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 12,741 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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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LG05 PBY is a 2005 Honda CBF500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LG05 PBY, 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 LG05 PBY registered?

LG05 PBY is a 2005 Honda CBF500, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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