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M500 DPB

2005 Honda CBF500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

32,316 mi
Last recorded32,316 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Honda CBF50022,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM500 DPB
MakeHonda
ModelCBF500
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 32,316 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 31,466 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 21 May 2024 31,466 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2023 30,979 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Exhaust noisy Aftermarket silencer fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 26 May 2023 30,832 miles

Front Brake lever is so short that the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Throttle operating incorrectly Throttle sticking. (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Exhaust noisy Aftermarket silencer fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 25,943 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 May 2021 24,703 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2020 24,004 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2020 24,004 miles

Fuel cap ineffective Petrol cap seal perished (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 23,450 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 23,163 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 22,531 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 20,682 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Fail 5 Aug 2014 20,682 miles

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

Inner Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 18,718 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 30 Aug 2013 18,718 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 14,652 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 13,151 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 11,164 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 8,553 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 5,725 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 5,725 miles

Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (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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M500 DPB is a 2005 Honda CBF500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 M500 DPB, 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 M500 DPB registered?

M500 DPB is a 2005 Honda CBF500, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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