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RY05 EKA

2005 Honda CBF500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

30,969 mi
Last recorded30,969 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Honda CBF50022,166 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY05 EKA
MakeHonda
ModelCBF500
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 30,969 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 3 Nov 2025 30,969 miles

Offside Front Brake lever has restricted free movement front lever fouling throttle cables (1.1.15 (e))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Central Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both forks (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front mirror loose

Central front screen insecure

Pass 22 May 2024 30,264 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Fail 14 May 2024 30,263 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls when front brake is applied (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 30,152 miles

Central Front Upper Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 29,838 miles

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 21 Apr 2022 29,831 miles

Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside All direction indicators not working Front and rear intermittent (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Exhaust clamp broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 29,723 miles

Central Rear Upper Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 29,521 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 29,196 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2019 29,196 miles

Central Front Upper Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Upper Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 28,902 miles

Central Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Central Rear Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 28,560 miles

Centre Front Upper Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 5 Oct 2016 28,560 miles

Centre Front Upper Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Front Upper Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 17 Sep 2015 7,892 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 26,927 miles

Headlamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 2 May 2013 26,403 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2012 25,729 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 24,388 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 22,767 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 11,961 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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RY05 EKA is a 2005 Honda CBF500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 RY05 EKA, 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 RY05 EKA registered?

RY05 EKA is a 2005 Honda CBF500, first registered on 14 July 2005.

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