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RN04 LHD

2004 Honda CBF500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

57,041 mi
Last recorded57,041 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda CBF50022,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN04 LHD
MakeHonda
ModelCBF500
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 57,041 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 52,009 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2023 50,493 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 0.69mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Apr 2022 48,050 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 1.31 MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 2 Apr 2022 48,050 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 1.31 MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

Stop lamp not working Does not illuminate using footbrake, control 2 (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 44,728 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 32,786 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 28,148 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 28,148 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 10 Feb 2015 18,386 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 10 Feb 2015 18,386 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 19,958 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 18,993 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 18,963 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 14,161 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 11,935 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 9,704 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007
Pass 26 Jul 2007 9,414 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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RN04 LHD 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 73.7%.

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 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 RN04 LHD, 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 RN04 LHD registered?

RN04 LHD is a 2004 Honda CBF500, first registered on 2 August 2004.

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