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WA05 NRK

2005 Honda CBF500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,665 mi
Last recorded64,665 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Honda CBF50022,166 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA05 NRK
MakeHonda
ModelCBF500
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2023 64,665 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 62,547 miles

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

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

Gear lever slightly bent

Fail 21 Jul 2022 62,517 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Gear lever slightly bent

Pass 19 Jul 2021 59,061 miles

Fuel cap seal split along horizontal seam, but is not leaking

Pass 5 May 2021 58,817 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2020 57,672 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2019 56,891 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 9 May 2019 56,891 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 55,863 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 54,203 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 51,783 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 50,847 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 49,930 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2012 49,930 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 47,847 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 40,073 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 40,073 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 27,295 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 27,295 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 14 May 2008 22,588 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 NRK is a 2005 Honda CBF500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 WA05 NRK, 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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WA05 NRK is a 2005 Honda CBF500, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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