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WJ54 VBO

2004 Honda CBF500

Silver Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

32,831 mi
Last recorded32,831 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Honda CBF50022,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ54 VBO
MakeHonda
ModelCBF500
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2019 32,831 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2019 32,831 miles

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

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 29,992 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 26,635 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 26,635 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 23,808 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 23,808 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 18,357 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 11 Feb 2015 18,357 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 14,112 miles

Both forks are pitted

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

Fail 11 Feb 2014 14,112 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Front forks pitted

Pass 27 Apr 2012 13,343 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 12,459 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 11,042 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 11,013 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 10,481 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2008 10,481 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2007 9,626 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 9,626 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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WJ54 VBO is a 2004 Honda CBF500 in Silver with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 VBO, 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 VBO is a 2004 Honda CBF500, first registered on 25 October 2004.

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