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LM05 ULJ

2005 Honda CBF500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

17,557 mi
Last recorded17,557 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Honda CBF50022,166 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM05 ULJ
MakeHonda
ModelCBF500
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 17,557 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 16,534 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil LH fork seal starting to leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 15,255 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 14,540 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2021 14,537 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 14,054 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 13,466 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 12,770 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 10,498 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 6,536 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 6,431 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 5,807 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 5,509 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 5,461 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 5,199 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 5,199 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 2,358 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 2,358 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 2,314 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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LM05 ULJ is a 2005 Honda CBF500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 LM05 ULJ, 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 LM05 ULJ registered?

LM05 ULJ is a 2005 Honda CBF500, first registered on 30 July 2005.

Is LM05 ULJ safe to buy?

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