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N222 AVY

2005 Honda CBF500

Silver Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

72,082 mi
Last recorded72,082 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Honda CBF50022,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN222 AVY
MakeHonda
ModelCBF500
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 72,082 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 69,687 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 68,960 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2023 68,960 miles

Central Front Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Central Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2022 65,645 miles

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

throttle not returning to idle on its own.

Pass 6 Aug 2021 63,517 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 63,170 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 62,658 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 61,205 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 60,970 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 4 Jul 2016 59,807 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2015 59,291 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 56,826 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 56,826 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.3)

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

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Front Brake performance not tested (3.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2013 52,125 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 42,438 miles

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 40,342 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2010 33,927 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 27,087 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 19,767 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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N222 AVY is a 2005 Honda CBF500 in Silver with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N222 AVY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N222 AVY registered?

N222 AVY is a 2005 Honda CBF500, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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