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LY04 XAH

2004 Honda CBF500

Silver Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

59,155 mi
Last recorded59,155 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Honda CBF50022,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY04 XAH
MakeHonda
ModelCBF500
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 59,155 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 59,155 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 56,313 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2018 56,313 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 10 May 2017 53,601 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 53,601 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2016 50,971 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 47,790 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 47,790 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 44,009 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 13 May 2013 39,833 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 36,004 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2012 36,004 miles

Clutch lever positioned so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 30,539 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 25,956 miles

clutch lever mount not sercure

Pass 15 May 2009 20,783 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2008 16,643 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 13 May 2008 16,643 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 24 May 2007 13,401 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 13,401 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (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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LY04 XAH is a 2004 Honda CBF500 in Silver with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 XAH, 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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LY04 XAH is a 2004 Honda CBF500, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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