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MT05 WAE

2005 Honda CBF500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

43,217 mi
Last recorded43,217 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Honda CBF50022,166 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 WAE
MakeHonda
ModelCBF500
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2024 43,217 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2023 41,214 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 40,935 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 40,752 miles
Fail 7 May 2021 40,523 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel Not tested due to pads incorrectly mounted (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Clutch lever clamp incorrectly fitted

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Rear brake hose fixings

Rear huger insecure

Pass 17 Jun 2020 40,063 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 39,604 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 39,604 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 37,831 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 37,831 miles

Upper Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 34,239 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2015 34,239 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2015 34,169 miles

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

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

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

centre stand sticking

Pass 9 Apr 2014 25,656 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 25,163 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 24,844 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 22,555 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 22,555 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 17,451 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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MT05 WAE is a 2005 Honda CBF500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MT05 WAE, 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 MT05 WAE registered?

MT05 WAE is a 2005 Honda CBF500, first registered on 25 June 2005.

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