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MW04 KZB

2004 Honda CBF500

White Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

37,721 mi
Last recorded37,721 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda CBF50022,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW04 KZB
MakeHonda
ModelCBF500
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 37,721 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 28 May 2026 37,721 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Stop lamp not working Front Brake Light Not Working. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 31 May 2025 37,488 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 37,216 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 37,191 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2019 36,827 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Chain guard missing

Fail 14 May 2019 36,827 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp not working Dip beam not working. (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2012 38,846 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 35,400 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 4 Nov 2010 32,232 miles

front pads below 1.5m one pad near to metal

Pass 8 May 2009 22,965 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 22,956 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 13,726 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 28 Apr 2008 13,726 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 5 May 2007 6,723 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2007 6,723 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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MW04 KZB is a 2004 Honda CBF500 in White with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2004 Honda CBF500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 22,059 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 MW04 KZB, 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 22 years old, this Honda CBF500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MW04 KZB is a 2004 Honda CBF500, first registered on 14 May 2004.

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