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WX55 BUH

2005 Honda CBF500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

28,563 mi
Last recorded28,563 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Honda CBF50022,166 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX55 BUH
MakeHonda
ModelCBF500
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2021 28,563 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2019 28,207 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 28,115 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2018 28,100 miles

Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 26,466 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2017 26,408 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 24,629 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 21,360 miles

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

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 19,068 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 17,402 miles

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

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 25 May 2012 15,312 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

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

Pass 19 May 2011 11,774 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2011 11,757 miles

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

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

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

Outer Rear Lower Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 24 Mar 2010 9,011 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 9,011 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 7,592 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 7,592 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 6,643 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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WX55 BUH is a 2005 Honda CBF500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WX55 BUH, 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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WX55 BUH is a 2005 Honda CBF500, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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