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PL04 AYJ

2004 Honda CBF500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

10,745 mi
Last recorded10,745 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda CBF50022,059 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL04 AYJ
MakeHonda
ModelCBF500
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 10,745 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 10,738 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 10,733 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2024 10,719 miles

Fuel cap ineffective wont open (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 10,340 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 9,913 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 9,799 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 9,758 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 9,555 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 9,382 miles

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

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 9,044 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 8,257 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 7,663 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 7,454 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 7,138 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 6,465 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 6,391 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 4,565 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 4,581 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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PL04 AYJ is a 2004 Honda CBF500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 PL04 AYJ, 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 PL04 AYJ registered?

PL04 AYJ is a 2004 Honda CBF500, first registered on 18 June 2004.

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The MOT history for PL04 AYJ shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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