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PF04 WGC

2004 Honda CBF500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

22,220 mi
Last recorded22,220 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Honda CBF50022,059 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF04 WGC
MakeHonda
ModelCBF500
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2020 22,220 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2020 22,219 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 22,174 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 22,131 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 22,053 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 21,055 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 20,800 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 19,850 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 19,525 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 19,525 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 19,939 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 19,393 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2010 18,091 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 16,428 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 16,428 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Fail 16 Jul 2008 14,002 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.7.3c)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 14,002 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 11,091 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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PF04 WGC is a 2004 Honda CBF500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 PF04 WGC, 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 PF04 WGC registered?

PF04 WGC is a 2004 Honda CBF500, first registered on 1 July 2004.

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