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LG05 ZVL

2005 Honda CBF500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

56,418 mi
Last recorded56,418 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Honda CBF50022,166 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG05 ZVL
MakeHonda
ModelCBF500
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2023 56,418 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2023 56,414 miles

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

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 51,759 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2021 49,890 miles

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

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

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

front instrument panel is damaged

Pass 2 Jul 2018 47,483 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 44,338 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 39,949 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 33,401 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 31,933 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 26 Feb 2013 31,885 miles

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2012 28,081 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 24,176 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 21 Feb 2011 24,176 miles

Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 10 Mar 2010 20,712 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 20,712 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 17,172 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 12,093 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 ZVL is a 2005 Honda CBF500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ZVL, 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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LG05 ZVL is a 2005 Honda CBF500, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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