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ML05 WPE

2005 Honda CBF500

Silver Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

46,301 mi
Last recorded46,301 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Honda CBF50022,166 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 WPE
MakeHonda
ModelCBF500
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 46,301 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 45,672 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 44,824 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 42,082 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 39,187 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 35,827 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 33,911 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 33,888 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2018 30,252 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 29,546 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2016 28,867 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2015 27,860 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2014 26,771 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 26,219 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 25,668 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 12 Mar 2012 25,636 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 24,259 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 23,953 miles

Centre Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 1 Apr 2010 23,953 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Centre Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 24 Dec 2009 23,003 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2009 23,003 miles

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 19,631 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 19,631 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 15,392 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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ML05 WPE is a 2005 Honda CBF500 in Silver with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 ML05 WPE, 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 ML05 WPE registered?

ML05 WPE is a 2005 Honda CBF500, first registered on 9 June 2005.

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