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NJ55 YZE

2005 Honda CBF500

Silver Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

75,787 mi
Last recorded75,787 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Honda CBF50022,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ55 YZE
MakeHonda
ModelCBF500
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 75,787 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 75,726 miles

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

Front Engine mounting/bracket damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear swing arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 75,635 miles

Front Engine mounting/bracket bracket damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 75,549 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 75,440 miles

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

Nearside Front Engine mounting/bracket bracket damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Engine mounting/bracket bracket damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 75,352 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 75,168 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 May 2018 74,583 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 74,301 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 71,908 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 71,908 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 70,613 miles

Registration plate light not working

Pass 23 Aug 2013 70,250 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 60,809 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2012 60,809 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Fail 23 Aug 2011 48,852 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 48,852 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 37,790 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 10,363 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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NJ55 YZE is a 2005 Honda CBF500 in Silver with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 NJ55 YZE, 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 NJ55 YZE registered?

NJ55 YZE is a 2005 Honda CBF500, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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