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LG54 UAK

2004 Honda CBF500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

55,896 mi
Last recorded55,896 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda CBF50022,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG54 UAK
MakeHonda
ModelCBF500
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 55,896 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2025 55,896 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 54,928 miles

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 54,136 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 51,156 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 15 Jul 2022 51,156 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 46,745 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2021 46,745 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 35,422 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 30,652 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 29,194 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 26,044 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 18,344 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 13,754 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 13,250 miles

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 20 Aug 2013 12,880 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 12,676 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 12,406 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 11,660 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 10,096 miles

handle bars slightly deformed

Pass 11 Aug 2008 6,856 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 3,652 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 3,436 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 3,436 miles

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

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 UAK is a 2004 Honda CBF500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2004 Honda CBF500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 22,059 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 LG54 UAK, 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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What year was LG54 UAK registered?

LG54 UAK is a 2004 Honda CBF500, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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