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LL05 KDU

2005 Honda CBF500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

26,555 mi
Last recorded26,555 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Honda CBF50022,166 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL05 KDU
MakeHonda
ModelCBF500
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 26,555 miles

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

Rear Tyre cracking in tread

Fail 30 Mar 2026 26,555 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre cracking in tread

Pass 28 Mar 2025 26,100 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 25,844 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute front and rear (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 3 Jan 2024 25,844 miles

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

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute front and rear (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 25,579 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil near side front fork seal slight leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 24,552 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 24,141 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 18,081 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 15,434 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 14,536 miles

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

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

Fail 5 May 2016 14,536 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

Fail 27 May 2015 13,574 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 27 May 2015 13,574 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 19 May 2014 12,307 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 11,257 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 23 May 2012 9,842 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 8,275 miles

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

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)

Pass 19 May 2010 6,766 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 7 May 2009 5,235 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 3,793 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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 KDU is a 2005 Honda CBF500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 KDU, 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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LL05 KDU is a 2005 Honda CBF500, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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