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SG55 TNZ

2005 Honda CBF500

Silver Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

35,690 mi
Last recorded35,690 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Honda CBF50022,166 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG55 TNZ
MakeHonda
ModelCBF500
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 35,690 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 14 Apr 2026 35,682 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 35,682 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 14 Apr 2025 35,682 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Shock absorber slightly loose bottom mount bolt (5.3.2 (a) (i))

chain lube contaminated rear tyre

Pass 25 Jul 2023 34,821 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 32,296 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 31,145 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 27,193 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 19,842 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 18,413 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 16,932 miles

Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 13,991 miles

Offside Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake slight bind (3.3.A1b)

Fail 4 Jul 2016 13,991 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies brake light wire disconected (1.3.1a)

Offside Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake slight bind (3.3.A1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 11,806 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 9,119 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 9,106 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 6,812 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 4,421 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 1,041 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2010 1,033 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 1,017 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 893 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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SG55 TNZ is a 2005 Honda CBF500 in Silver with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SG55 TNZ, 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 SG55 TNZ registered?

SG55 TNZ is a 2005 Honda CBF500, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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