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VX04 YMW

2004 Honda CBF500

Silver Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

17,062 mi
Last recorded17,062 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda CBF50022,059 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX04 YMW
MakeHonda
ModelCBF500
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 17,062 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 16,742 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 16,574 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2024 16,574 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 15,373 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 15,373 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 9,605 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 2,241 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 2,241 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2015 2,234 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion L/H (2.3.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 2,229 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 2,222 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 2,222 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2010 1,850 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 1,829 miles

R/H chain adjuster plate loose

Pass 28 Jul 2008 1,366 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 28 Jul 2007 1,205 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 YMW is a 2004 Honda CBF500 in Silver with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YMW, 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 YMW registered?

VX04 YMW is a 2004 Honda CBF500, first registered on 7 August 2004.

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