CarVerify

Free Car Check

SW05 LVO

2005 Honda CBF500

Blue Petrol 499cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

17,533 mi
Last recorded17,533 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Honda CBF50022,166 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW05 LVO
MakeHonda
ModelCBF500
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 17,533 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2025 17,533 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 11,554 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 11,222 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 11,101 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 11,099 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 11,005 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 10,861 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 10,592 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 10,192 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 9,722 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 9,347 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 8,954 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 8,118 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 7,341 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 6,348 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 5,118 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 18 Jul 2009 3,918 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 3,052 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
Full Honda CBF500 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SW05 LVO is a 2005 Honda CBF500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 SW05 LVO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SW05 LVO?

You can check the full history of SW05 LVO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SW05 LVO registered?

SW05 LVO is a 2005 Honda CBF500, first registered on 25 July 2005.

Is SW05 LVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW05 LVO shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SW05 LVO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SW05 LVO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.