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RY04 TZM

2004 Honda CBF500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

64,893 mi
Last recorded64,893 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda CBF50022,059 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY04 TZM
MakeHonda
ModelCBF500
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 21 May 2025 64,893 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened swingarm corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 22 May 2024 64,324 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 11 May 2023 63,881 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 63,638 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 63,544 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 62,744 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 62,385 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 60,016 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 58,064 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 54,692 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 48,963 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 43,547 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 36,825 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 31,250 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 25,151 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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RY04 TZM is a 2004 Honda CBF500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RY04 TZM, 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 RY04 TZM registered?

RY04 TZM is a 2004 Honda CBF500, first registered on 16 August 2004.

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