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LG05 TDX

2005 Honda CBF500

Silver Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

43,441 mi
Last recorded43,441 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Honda CBF50022,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG05 TDX
MakeHonda
ModelCBF500
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 43,441 miles

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

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

Rear REAR SUSPENSION IS STIFF IN OPERATION.

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened SWINGING ARM IS CORRODED. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 42,702 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened SWINGING ARM. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 41,900 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened SWINGING ARM. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 41,222 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 40,656 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 40,455 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 40,213 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 35,144 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 32,969 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 32,516 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 31,053 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 30,314 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 28,665 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 27,742 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2013 27,742 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 24,130 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 19,769 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 19,769 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2010 15,717 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 11,318 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 11,318 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 6,104 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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LG05 TDX is a 2005 Honda CBF500 in Silver with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 LG05 TDX, 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 TDX registered?

LG05 TDX is a 2005 Honda CBF500, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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