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SJ05 VUG

2005 Honda CBF500

Silver Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

36,093 mi
Last recorded36,093 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Honda CBF50022,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ05 VUG
MakeHonda
ModelCBF500
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2018 36,093 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 30,083 miles

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

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 23,555 miles

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

Centre Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 21,214 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 29 Jul 2014 21,181 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 17,096 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 14,206 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 13,935 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 13,650 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 13,387 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 11,255 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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SJ05 VUG is a 2005 Honda CBF500 in Silver with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 SJ05 VUG, 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 SJ05 VUG registered?

SJ05 VUG is a 2005 Honda CBF500, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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