MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
52,226 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
slight exhaust blow from downpipes
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
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))
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
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)
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)
rear hub damaged not supporting oil seal correctly,but no play found in bearing
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
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)
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)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)
Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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