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WA05 NRN

2005 Honda CBF500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,260 mi
Last recorded46,260 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Honda CBF50022,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA05 NRN
MakeHonda
ModelCBF500
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 46,260 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 44,672 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 41,989 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2023 41,989 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 39,392 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 39,392 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 35,106 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 1 Jul 2020 35,106 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 33,566 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 27,271 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 27,271 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 25,215 miles

Rear Brake component is slightly corroded brake pads (3.1.5)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

drive chain corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2016 24,481 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 21,204 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 19,590 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 18,684 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 16,543 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 12,950 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 12,926 miles
Fail 24 May 2008 12,926 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

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

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 NRN is a 2005 Honda CBF500 in Blue 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 NRN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WA05 NRN registered?

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

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