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WJ54 MYX

2004 Honda CBF500

Silver Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

37,769 mi
Last recorded37,769 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda CBF50022,059 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ54 MYX
MakeHonda
ModelCBF500
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 37,769 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2026 37,764 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 30,481 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2025 30,474 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 29,174 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 28,425 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 26,687 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 22,233 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 19,233 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 16,836 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 16,035 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 15,142 miles

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

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Lower Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

exhaust clamp snapped

gear lever bent

Fail 10 Mar 2011 15,069 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i)) DANGEROUS

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust muffler clamp broken

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Gear lever bent

Lower Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

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

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

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 13,632 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 12,648 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 12,648 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 11,859 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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WJ54 MYX is a 2004 Honda CBF500 in Silver with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2004 Honda CBF500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 22,059 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 WJ54 MYX, 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 22 years old, this Honda CBF500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WJ54 MYX registered?

WJ54 MYX is a 2004 Honda CBF500, first registered on 13 September 2004.

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