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WD55 DFF

2005 Honda CBF500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

20,117 mi
Last recorded20,117 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Honda CBF50022,166 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD55 DFF
MakeHonda
ModelCBF500
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 20,117 miles

Nearside Front Engine mounting/bracket damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Aug 2025 20,117 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Engine mounting/bracket damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 19,614 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Outer Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit uneven wear (1.1.13 (a))

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

Nearside Front Engine mounting/bracket damaged but not to excess engine spacer corroded/crumbling (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Aug 2024 19,614 miles

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Outer Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit uneven wear (1.1.13 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 May 2023 19,275 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 18,506 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2022 18,506 miles

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

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 17,621 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 15 Apr 2021 17,612 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls rear switch inop (spring missing) (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 13,384 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 13,012 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 9,599 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 9,589 miles

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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WD55 DFF is a 2005 Honda CBF500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 WD55 DFF, 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 WD55 DFF registered?

WD55 DFF is a 2005 Honda CBF500, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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