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SW04 ENF

2004 Honda CBF500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

50,138 mi
Last recorded50,138 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Honda CBF50022,059 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW04 ENF
MakeHonda
ModelCBF500
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2024 50,138 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 49,911 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 45,878 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 45,878 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps 501 bulb fitted (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 44,701 miles

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

calaper brake pad pin worn

Pass 1 Oct 2016 39,036 miles

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

front brake disc worn

Pass 19 Sep 2015 30,563 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2015 30,563 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 23,503 miles

Front Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 13 Oct 2014 23,503 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 16,991 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 14,038 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2012 14,038 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 9,386 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 7,712 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 7,656 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 23 May 2009 5,760 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 2,838 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 2,426 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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SW04 ENF is a 2004 Honda CBF500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2004 Honda CBF500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 22,059 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 SW04 ENF, 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 22 years old, this Honda CBF500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SW04 ENF is a 2004 Honda CBF500, first registered on 20 May 2004.

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