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YY04 VJL

2004 Honda CBF500

Silver Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

53,699 mi
Last recorded53,699 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Honda CBF50022,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY04 VJL
MakeHonda
ModelCBF500
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2021 53,699 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 53,607 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 53,568 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 53,205 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 51,651 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 51,648 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 51,511 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 49,769 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 45,184 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 42,398 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 39,819 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 39,819 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 27 May 2009 33,248 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 27,919 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 20,135 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 VJL is a 2004 Honda CBF500 in Silver with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VJL, 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 YY04 VJL registered?

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

Is YY04 VJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY04 VJL shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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