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RY55 HCK

2005 Honda CBF500

Silver Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

34,961 mi
Last recorded34,961 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Honda CBF50022,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY55 HCK
MakeHonda
ModelCBF500
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 34,961 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 32,573 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2024 30,540 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2023 29,550 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2022 28,404 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 26,573 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2020 25,993 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 24,886 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 23,720 miles

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

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 21,945 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 20,062 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 18,445 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 15,106 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 12,278 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 9,631 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 6,536 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 6,536 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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RY55 HCK is a 2005 Honda CBF500 in Silver with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 RY55 HCK, 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 RY55 HCK registered?

RY55 HCK is a 2005 Honda CBF500, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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