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PF05 BVH

2005 Honda CBF250

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

23,242 mi
Last recorded23,242 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Honda CBF25011,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF05 BVH
MakeHonda
ModelCBF250
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 23,242 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 21,920 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 20,826 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 19,596 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 17,326 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 15,897 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 14,710 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 18 Feb 2020 14,710 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Stop lamp not working front brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 11,847 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 8,999 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 7,904 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 7,783 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 7,499 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

front tyre has slight cracking

Fail 16 Aug 2014 7,424 miles

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

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

front tyre has slight cracking

Pass 23 Sep 2013 6,059 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 6,049 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 4,116 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 1,433 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2010 1,213 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 1,205 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 833 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 1 miles

How Reliable is the Honda CBF250?

Based on 8,978 MOT tests across 742 vehicles.

86.8%
Pass Rate
715
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
742
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 85
Drive chain excessively loose 82
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 79
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 55
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 47
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PF05 BVH is a 2005 Honda CBF250 in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2005 Honda CBF250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 11,064 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda CBF250 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 85 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PF05 BVH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CBF250 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Honda CBF250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PF05 BVH registered?

PF05 BVH is a 2005 Honda CBF250, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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