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LV04 ZTE

2004 Honda CBF500

Silver Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

52,104 mi
Last recorded52,104 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Honda CBF50022,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV04 ZTE
MakeHonda
ModelCBF500
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2021 52,104 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 51,168 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 51,168 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 50,298 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 49,328 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 48,312 miles

Clutch Lever Pivot Worn

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake lightly Binding.

Fail 1 Jul 2017 48,308 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)

Clutch Lever Pivot Worn

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake lightly Binding.

Pass 2 Jul 2016 46,131 miles

Clutch is very stiff to operate

Clutch lever pivot worn

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fork dust seals splitting

Starter button sticks

Fail 23 Jun 2016 46,127 miles

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

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Clutch is very stiff to operate

Clutch lever pivot worn

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fork dust seals splitting

Starter button sticks

Pass 5 Jun 2015 39,396 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 32,534 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 26,002 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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

Fail 23 May 2013 26,002 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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

Pass 12 May 2012 22,769 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 5 May 2012 22,769 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 17 May 2011 22,071 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 22 May 2010 21,811 miles
Fail 22 May 2010 21,811 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 21 May 2009 20,959 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 16,924 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 12,128 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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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LV04 ZTE is a 2004 Honda CBF500 in Silver with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LV04 ZTE, 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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LV04 ZTE is a 2004 Honda CBF500, first registered on 22 May 2004.

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