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WJ05 MBV

2005 Honda CBF500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

52,226 mi
Last recorded52,226 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Honda CBF50022,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 MBV
MakeHonda
ModelCBF500
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc
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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2023 52,226 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 51,272 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 47,781 miles

slight exhaust blow from downpipes

Pass 21 Aug 2020 44,047 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 41,317 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 25 Apr 2019 41,317 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Jul 2018 41,297 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 39,667 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 37,695 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 36,159 miles

Centre Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Offside Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Offside Rear Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Fail 2 Jul 2015 36,159 miles

Centre Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Centre Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Offside Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Offside Rear Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 32,636 miles

rear hub damaged not supporting oil seal correctly,but no play found in bearing

Fail 1 Jul 2014 32,592 miles

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

rear hub damaged not supporting oil seal correctly ,but no play found in bearing

Pass 17 Jun 2013 29,398 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 25,254 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 24,789 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 19,484 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 16,530 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 14,337 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 14,337 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 11,782 miles

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

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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WJ05 MBV is a 2005 Honda CBF500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WJ05 MBV, 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 WJ05 MBV registered?

WJ05 MBV is a 2005 Honda CBF500, first registered on 19 April 2005.

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