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WK05 VVJ

2005 Honda CBF500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

59,433 mi
Last recorded59,433 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Honda CBF50022,166 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK05 VVJ
MakeHonda
ModelCBF500
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 59,433 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2026 59,433 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 54,258 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2024 47,516 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2024 47,516 miles

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 44,617 miles

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 42,434 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 37,529 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 36,269 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 36,124 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 35,962 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 35,865 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 35,261 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 34,532 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 34,532 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 32,595 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2013 32,595 miles

Centre Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 31,574 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2012 31,571 miles

Centre Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 30,121 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 30,119 miles

Centre Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 28,690 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 22,382 miles

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

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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WK05 VVJ is a 2005 Honda CBF500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 WK05 VVJ, 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 WK05 VVJ registered?

WK05 VVJ is a 2005 Honda CBF500, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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