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LO04 JHZ

2004 Honda CBF500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

88,057 mi
Last recorded88,057 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Honda CBF50022,059 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO04 JHZ
MakeHonda
ModelCBF500
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2022 88,057 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened SWINGING ARM. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Dec 2022 88,051 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened SWINGING ARM (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 87,489 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 87,489 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 86,418 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 86,418 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 84,958 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 84,958 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 72,425 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 72,425 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2017 55,171 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 55,170 miles

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

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

Neutral tell tale light does not illuminate

Pass 18 Mar 2016 38,897 miles

coolant leak

Pass 26 Feb 2015 26,615 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 26,595 miles

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

rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 9 Mar 2013 26,266 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 24,566 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 24,566 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

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 disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 23,687 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 18,398 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 16,705 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 13,980 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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LO04 JHZ is a 2004 Honda CBF500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LO04 JHZ, 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 LO04 JHZ registered?

LO04 JHZ is a 2004 Honda CBF500, first registered on 31 July 2004.

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