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LY05 FGZ

2005 Honda CBF500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2020
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,225 mi
Last recorded53,225 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Honda CBF50022,166 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY05 FGZ
MakeHonda
ModelCBF500
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc
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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 7 Sep 2019 53,225 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 50,626 miles

Drive chain slightly loose Chain requires adjustment (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit Rear pads worn. (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 50,287 miles

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 50,274 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 48,765 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 41,086 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2011 14,429 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 10,256 miles

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

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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LY05 FGZ is a 2005 Honda CBF500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LY05 FGZ, 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 LY05 FGZ registered?

LY05 FGZ is a 2005 Honda CBF500, first registered on 17 May 2005.

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