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NA54 HAU

2004 Honda CBF500

Silver Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

33,686 mi
Last recorded33,686 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda CBF50022,059 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA54 HAU
MakeHonda
ModelCBF500
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 33,686 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2025 32,450 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 May 2024 31,627 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 30,788 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 30,323 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 29,624 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 29,624 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 28,634 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 28,252 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 27,462 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 26,973 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 25,932 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 25,427 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 25,427 miles

Brake lever is damaged and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 24,178 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Oct 2013 24,178 miles

Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Clutch lever shortened so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 22,766 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 21,879 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 21,879 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 20,604 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 18,208 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 15,142 miles

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

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 15,142 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 12,055 miles

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

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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NA54 HAU is a 2004 Honda CBF500 in Silver with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 NA54 HAU, 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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What year was NA54 HAU registered?

NA54 HAU is a 2004 Honda CBF500, first registered on 22 October 2004.

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