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WX55 BUP

2005 Honda CBF500

Silver Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

45,859 mi
Last recorded45,859 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Honda CBF50022,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX55 BUP
MakeHonda
ModelCBF500
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 45,859 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2026 45,859 miles

Front Brake excessively binding cant check wheel bearings due to brake (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 45,687 miles

Offside Rear foot pedal rubber damaged

Fail 21 Feb 2025 45,687 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear foot pedal rubber damaged

Pass 5 Mar 2024 45,108 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 45,108 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 44,821 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2023 44,821 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 44,395 miles

front brake binding slightly

front tyre misshapen and near limit

Pass 10 Mar 2021 43,873 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2021 43,873 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 41,824 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2020 41,824 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm below 1mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected sticking ,not returning. (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 39,010 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 36,640 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 34,066 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 34,066 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 34,032 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 33,594 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 31,733 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 31,733 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 31,723 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2012 31,722 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

exhaust clamp broken

Pass 24 Oct 2011 30,689 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 26 Oct 2010 27,737 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 20,650 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 20,647 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 10,487 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2008 10,480 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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 BUP is a 2005 Honda CBF500 in Silver with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 BUP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WX55 BUP registered?

WX55 BUP is a 2005 Honda CBF500, first registered on 15 October 2005.

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