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MM05 NFN

2005 Honda CBF500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

14,526 mi
Last recorded14,526 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2013
Typical for 2005 Honda CBF50022,166 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM05 NFN
MakeHonda
ModelCBF500
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2013 14,526 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 14,526 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 12,900 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 12,865 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 12,865 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 12,865 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 12,596 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 11,034 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 10,194 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 10,050 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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MM05 NFN 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 60%.

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 MM05 NFN, 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 MM05 NFN registered?

MM05 NFN is a 2005 Honda CBF500, first registered on 25 July 2005.

Is MM05 NFN safe to buy?

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