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YY04 VJG

2004 Honda CBF500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

77,120 mi
Last recorded77,120 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Honda CBF50022,059 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY04 VJG
MakeHonda
ModelCBF500
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2024 77,120 miles

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2024 77,120 miles

Front Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2023 77,046 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 77,034 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2018 75,652 miles
Fail 19 May 2018 75,652 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 75,617 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 68,831 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 63,825 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 55,448 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2013 55,448 miles

Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 48,702 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 48,702 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 40,436 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2010 35,282 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 35,282 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 28,910 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 28,910 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 22,669 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 16,330 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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YY04 VJG is a 2004 Honda CBF500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YY04 VJG, 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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YY04 VJG is a 2004 Honda CBF500, first registered on 2 June 2004.

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