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LL04 VBF

2004 Honda CBF500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,708 mi
Last recorded52,708 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda CBF50022,059 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL04 VBF
MakeHonda
ModelCBF500
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 52,708 miles

Slight damage to tank

Pass 3 Jan 2024 50,159 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2022 49,987 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corrosion on manifolds (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front footrest rubber missing

Offside Front throttle slow return bars left (not sticking)

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

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear tyre perishing on sidewall

Coolant leak ()

Fail 29 Jan 2022 49,987 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corrosion on manifolds (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front footrest rubber missing

Offside Front throttle slow return bars left (not sticking)

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

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear tyre perishing on sidewall

Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 24 Dec 2020 49,813 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2020 49,813 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 49,274 miles

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

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 48,556 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2017 46,470 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 44,153 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 44,153 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 42,897 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 42,897 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 41,297 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 40,726 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 39,533 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 39,171 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 34,975 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 27,436 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 19,309 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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LL04 VBF is a 2004 Honda CBF500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LL04 VBF, 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 LL04 VBF registered?

LL04 VBF is a 2004 Honda CBF500, first registered on 20 July 2004.

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