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LY04 DVK

2004 Honda CBF500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

54,914 mi
Last recorded54,914 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Honda CBF50022,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY04 DVK
MakeHonda
ModelCBF500
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2024 54,914 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 54,816 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 12 Sep 2023 54,816 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 54,479 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 54,188 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 54,132 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2020 54,107 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 May 2019 51,459 miles

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

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced swingarm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 50,830 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 50,830 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 May 2017 49,436 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 47,934 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2015 45,716 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 45,636 miles

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Rear Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 31 May 2014 43,730 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 30 May 2014 43,730 miles

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)

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 38,951 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

drag at rear brake

long travel at rear brake lever

Fail 8 Jun 2012 38,918 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2011 33,184 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 29,406 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 29,028 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 24,615 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 17,699 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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LY04 DVK is a 2004 Honda CBF500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 LY04 DVK, 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 LY04 DVK registered?

LY04 DVK is a 2004 Honda CBF500, first registered on 23 June 2004.

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