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PJ55 DLY

2005 Honda CBF500

Silver Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

128,690 mi
Last recorded128,690 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Honda CBF50022,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ55 DLY
MakeHonda
ModelCBF500
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 128,690 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 127,405 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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 Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 126,648 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 125,203 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 123,970 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 123,076 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 122,861 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2019 122,861 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 121,794 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 120,516 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 118,503 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 115,596 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 103,253 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 89,097 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 76,201 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 62,167 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 48,873 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 35,355 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 20,950 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2008 20,771 miles

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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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PJ55 DLY is a 2005 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 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 PJ55 DLY, 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 PJ55 DLY registered?

PJ55 DLY is a 2005 Honda CBF500, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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