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LL05 AXO

2005 Honda CBF500

Silver Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,782 mi
Last recorded78,782 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Honda CBF50022,166 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL05 AXO
MakeHonda
ModelCBF500
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 78,782 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2026 78,782 miles

Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 75,619 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2025 75,619 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 73,538 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2024 73,538 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Apr 2023 68,568 miles

brake lever shortened, but still usable.

clutch lever shortened, but still usable.

Fail 13 Apr 2023 68,568 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

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

brake lever shortened, but still usable.

clutch lever shortened, but still usable.

Pass 15 Mar 2022 67,691 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 66,296 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2020 66,296 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2012

Front Lower Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Front Upper Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Front Upper Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)

Front Upper Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 53,338 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 49,577 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 41,399 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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LL05 AXO is a 2005 Honda CBF500 in Silver with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LL05 AXO, 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 LL05 AXO registered?

LL05 AXO is a 2005 Honda CBF500, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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