MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
52,105 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
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))
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
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))
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))
Rear Brake flexi-hose starting to corrode
Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
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))
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
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
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
handlebars have a slight bend in them
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
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)
How Reliable is the Honda CBF500?
Based on 20,608 MOT tests across 1,723 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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VX04 LTY is a 2004 Honda CBF500, first registered on 4 May 2004.
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