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NU54 HMA

2004 Honda CBF500

Silver Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

78,548 mi
Last recorded78,548 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda CBF50022,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU54 HMA
MakeHonda
ModelCBF500
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 78,548 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 77,860 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 75,783 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 73,096 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 71,079 miles

Drive chain slightly tight links tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 70,058 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 69,385 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 68,055 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 66,543 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 64,426 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2016 64,426 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Fail 22 Aug 2014 62,251 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 62,251 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 60,824 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 58,533 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 51,977 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 45,043 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 38,425 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 32,766 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 25,998 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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NU54 HMA is a 2004 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 2004 Honda CBF500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 22,059 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 NU54 HMA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NU54 HMA registered?

NU54 HMA is a 2004 Honda CBF500, first registered on 20 September 2004.

Is NU54 HMA safe to buy?

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