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VX04 LTY

2004 Honda CBF500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

52,105 mi
Last recorded52,105 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 Honda CBF50022,059 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX04 LTY
MakeHonda
ModelCBF500
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2023 52,105 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2023 52,105 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2022 52,053 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 51,882 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened shock mount pivot siezed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear suspension stiff

Pass 27 Aug 2020 51,592 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 51,592 miles

Nearside Front Lower Engine mounting/bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement corroded and split (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pedal is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Handlebar deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.2.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 51,201 miles

Rear Brake flexi-hose starting to corrode

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 51,200 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake flexi-hose starting to corrode

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 50,223 miles

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear brake fluid is on the low level mark

Pass 16 Aug 2017 48,293 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 45,727 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

n/s riders foot peg is damaged

Pass 6 Aug 2015 42,672 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 4 Aug 2015 42,672 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2014 40,564 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 40,564 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 37,990 miles

handlebars have a slight bend in them

Pass 16 Aug 2012 34,908 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2011 28,828 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 28,828 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 21,651 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 15,937 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 8,968 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 3,213 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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VX04 LTY is a 2004 Honda CBF500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 VX04 LTY, 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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What year was VX04 LTY registered?

VX04 LTY is a 2004 Honda CBF500, first registered on 4 May 2004.

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