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NL54 OMY

2004 Honda CBF500

Silver Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

114,230 mi
Last recorded114,230 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Honda CBF50022,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL54 OMY
MakeHonda
ModelCBF500
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2022 114,230 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2022 114,216 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 112,152 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 109,310 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 108,379 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2019 108,379 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 106,706 miles

Registration plate light not working

rear suspension has slightly reduced damping effect.

Pass 16 Jun 2017 105,974 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Registration plate light not working

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 105,134 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 101,973 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 89,313 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2013 75,079 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 75,079 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 68,833 miles

number plate light not working

Fail 15 Feb 2012 68,833 miles

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

number plate light not working

Pass 3 Jul 2010 66,319 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 59,862 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 48,488 miles

throttle cable worn

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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NL54 OMY is a 2004 Honda CBF500 in Silver with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NL54 OMY, 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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NL54 OMY is a 2004 Honda CBF500, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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