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WJ54 VBC

2004 Honda CBF500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

73,824 mi
Last recorded73,824 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda CBF50022,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ54 VBC
MakeHonda
ModelCBF500
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 73,824 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 70,353 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 66,872 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2024 66,872 miles

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

Throttle operating incorrectly Not returning (6.2.7 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 66,383 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 66,350 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 66,321 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 66,163 miles

Battery poor charge

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Foreign body in tyre

Rear Tyre valve perishing

Fail 27 Aug 2019 66,154 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Battery poor charge

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Foreign body in tyre

Rear Tyre valve perishing

Pass 14 Aug 2018 66,073 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 65,751 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 65,152 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 64,083 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 62,372 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 62,370 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 53,729 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 44,078 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 33,164 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2011 32,894 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 22,684 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 16,245 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 13,963 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 11,240 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 VBC is a 2004 Honda CBF500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 VBC, 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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WJ54 VBC is a 2004 Honda CBF500, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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