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YX04 ULK

2004 Honda CBF500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

38,404 mi
Last recorded38,404 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2014
Typical for 2004 Honda CBF50022,059 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX04 ULK
MakeHonda
ModelCBF500
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2014 38,404 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 11 Jan 2014 38,404 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 34,615 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 5 Jan 2013 34,615 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2012 29,344 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 20,186 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 19,092 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 16,038 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 12,614 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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YX04 ULK is a 2004 Honda CBF500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YX04 ULK, 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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What year was YX04 ULK registered?

YX04 ULK is a 2004 Honda CBF500, first registered on 5 May 2004.

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