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LM04 YHJ

2004 Honda CBF500

Silver Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

42,419 mi
Last recorded42,419 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda CBF50022,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM04 YHJ
MakeHonda
ModelCBF500
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 42,419 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 41,834 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTRE JOINT CORRODED. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front FORK SEAL LEAKING.

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH TYRES. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 38,238 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 38,201 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 37,684 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 37,093 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 35,553 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 32,474 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 30,156 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 26,650 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 24,089 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 22,203 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2011 22,203 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2010 18,865 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 18,865 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 14,630 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2008 14,630 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 11,305 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 11,305 miles

Nearside Front Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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 YHJ is a 2004 Honda CBF500 in Silver with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YHJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LM04 YHJ registered?

LM04 YHJ is a 2004 Honda CBF500, first registered on 26 July 2004.

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The MOT history for LM04 YHJ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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