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LY55 BNK

2005 Honda CBF500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

81,068 mi
Last recorded81,068 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Honda CBF50022,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY55 BNK
MakeHonda
ModelCBF500
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2017 81,068 miles

Front Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 78,597 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 74,904 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2015 74,904 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 71,390 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 61,707 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 59,730 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 50,937 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 33,443 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)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 33,279 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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LY55 BNK is a 2005 Honda CBF500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LY55 BNK, 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 LY55 BNK registered?

LY55 BNK is a 2005 Honda CBF500, first registered on 19 November 2005.

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