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LV55 RYY

2005 Honda CBF500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2016
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

27,969 mi
Last recorded27,969 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Honda CBF50022,166 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV55 RYY
MakeHonda
ModelCBF500
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2015 27,969 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 27,969 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 27 Dec 2013 26,236 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2013 26,236 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 31 Dec 2012 241,194 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2012 241,194 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 21,351 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 21,351 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 17,305 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 17,305 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Front Brake performance not tested (3.3)

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 13,984 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2009 13,984 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2008 10,914 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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LV55 RYY is a 2005 Honda CBF500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 LV55 RYY, 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 LV55 RYY registered?

LV55 RYY is a 2005 Honda CBF500, first registered on 3 October 2005.

Is LV55 RYY safe to buy?

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