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LM04 YJH

2004 Honda CBF500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

48,620 mi
Last recorded48,620 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda CBF50022,059 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM04 YJH
MakeHonda
ModelCBF500
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 48,620 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 46,819 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 44,975 miles

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 23 Sep 2023 44,975 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Sep 2022 43,077 miles

Offside Front Upper Engine mounting/bracket damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Side stand foot damaged but secure and in working order.

Pass 11 Sep 2021 41,983 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 41,565 miles
Fail 7 May 2020 41,563 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019 38,283 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 35,579 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 32,483 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 32,483 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 29,404 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 28,897 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 27,714 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 27,392 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 25,894 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 24,818 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 21,726 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 16,100 miles

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

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 YJH is a 2004 Honda CBF500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YJH, 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 LM04 YJH registered?

LM04 YJH is a 2004 Honda CBF500, first registered on 3 July 2004.

Is LM04 YJH safe to buy?

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