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WA05 LLW

2005 Honda CBF500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

50,274 mi
Last recorded50,274 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Honda CBF50022,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA05 LLW
MakeHonda
ModelCBF500
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 50,274 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 50,056 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 49,937 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 49,459 miles

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 48,376 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 47,879 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 47,364 miles

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Central Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 46,220 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 41,132 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 36,744 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 36,741 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 34,162 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 32,243 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 26,721 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 23,665 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 19,372 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 19 Mar 2010 19,372 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 16,166 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 10,135 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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WA05 LLW is a 2005 Honda CBF500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 WA05 LLW, 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.

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What year was WA05 LLW registered?

WA05 LLW is a 2005 Honda CBF500, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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