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LM04 XRB

2004 Honda CBF500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

40,658 mi
Last recorded40,658 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Honda CBF50022,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM04 XRB
MakeHonda
ModelCBF500
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2017 40,658 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Fail 3 Oct 2017 40,621 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

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

Drive chain slightly loose also very dry - advise adjust and lube (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

brake fluid appears old - advise replacement - front and rear

lh fork dust seal perished

Pass 18 Apr 2016 37,283 miles

Exhaust noisy baffles fitted (7.1.2)

exhaust bracket loose

Fail 15 Apr 2016 37,283 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Throttle operating incorrectly returning slowly,,, sticking (6.2.1f)

Exhaust noisy baffles fitted (7.1.2)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

exhaust bracket loose

oil filter very rusty,, suggest replacing

Pass 1 Feb 2014 33,085 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 30,920 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 30,272 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 30,272 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 28,256 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside front engine mount spacer corroded and split.

Pass 29 Sep 2010 25,352 miles

Handlebars slightly bent but not affecting operation.

Fail 29 Sep 2010 25,352 miles

Handlebars slightly bent but not affecting operation.

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 20,334 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 17,328 miles

R.B.T. shows Rear brake binding slightly.

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 30 Jul 2008 17,327 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

R.B.T. shows Rear brake binding slightly.

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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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LM04 XRB is a 2004 Honda CBF500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LM04 XRB, 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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LM04 XRB is a 2004 Honda CBF500, first registered on 20 August 2004.

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