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LT54 VEV

2004 Honda CBF500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

44,284 mi
Last recorded44,284 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Honda CBF50022,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT54 VEV
MakeHonda
ModelCBF500
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2020 44,284 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 28 Feb 2020 44,284 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2017 44,151 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 44,151 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Pass 23 May 2016 43,927 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 43,820 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2015 43,820 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 39,409 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 39,400 miles

Front Brake component leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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 Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 38,812 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 37,228 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

battery flat

Fail 24 May 2010 32,112 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 24 May 2010 32,112 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 31,781 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 25,316 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 17,891 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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LT54 VEV is a 2004 Honda CBF500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LT54 VEV, 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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LT54 VEV is a 2004 Honda CBF500, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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