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ST05 GJY

2005 Honda CBF500

Silver Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

75,657 mi
Last recorded75,657 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Honda CBF50022,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST05 GJY
MakeHonda
ModelCBF500
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2020 75,657 miles

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

Rear rear shock has some corrosion but not to excess

Rear swingarm has some corrosion but not to excessive

Fail 22 Sep 2020 75,657 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear rear shock has some corrosion but not to excess

Rear swingarm has some corrosion but not to excessive

Pass 6 Jun 2019 73,320 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 71,865 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2016 71,840 miles

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride o/s locking plate, chain block (6.2.1h)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Nearside Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride clutch lever locking nut missing (6.2.1h)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Lower Exhaust mounting deteriorated. can clamp missing (7.1.1.c)

front and rear disks rusty

tyres low on pressure

Pass 30 Jul 2013 71,248 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 70,284 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 70,281 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 63,161 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 54,485 miles

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

abs warning light permanently on

Pass 17 Mar 2008 42,013 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Nail in rear tyre

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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ST05 GJY 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 72.7%.

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 ST05 GJY, 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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ST05 GJY is a 2005 Honda CBF500, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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