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YY04 VXV

2004 Honda CBF500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

16,876 mi
Last recorded16,876 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 Honda CBF50022,059 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY04 VXV
MakeHonda
ModelCBF500
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2024 16,876 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2023 16,549 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2023 16,549 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 16,145 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 16,145 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 15,982 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 14,593 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 13,836 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 13,137 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 12,923 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 12,158 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 11,179 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2013 10,712 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 9,507 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2011 8,452 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 6,751 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 5,695 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 2,994 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 2,205 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 VXV is a 2004 Honda CBF500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 VXV, 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 VXV registered?

YY04 VXV is a 2004 Honda CBF500, first registered on 9 July 2004.

Is YY04 VXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY04 VXV shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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