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LG54 MFN

2004 Honda CBF500

Silver Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,922 mi
Last recorded45,922 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Honda CBF50022,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG54 MFN
MakeHonda
ModelCBF500
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2023 45,922 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 43,225 miles

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

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

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

Side stand foot worn away

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

Fail 30 Sep 2022 43,225 miles

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

Front Stop lamp not working When front brake applied (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Side stand foot worn away

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 43,054 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 42,537 miles

Brake caliper slightly damaged but function not impaired some play in slider pins (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 39,785 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 39,785 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 39,378 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced swingarm shock mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 36,593 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2017 36,593 miles

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 34,103 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 30,888 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 30,888 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 28,448 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2014 28,448 miles

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

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

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Brake pedal is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 25,179 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 21,660 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 21,659 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 14,876 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 11 Aug 2011 14,875 miles

Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 14,031 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2009 14,031 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Stop lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.3.3a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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 2 Jun 2008 12,285 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 8,676 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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LG54 MFN is a 2004 Honda CBF500 in Silver with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LG54 MFN, 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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LG54 MFN is a 2004 Honda CBF500, first registered on 9 September 2004.

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