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YY04 VYC

2004 Honda CBF500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

39,919 mi
Last recorded39,919 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda CBF50022,059 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY04 VYC
MakeHonda
ModelCBF500
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 39,919 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 39,832 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

small cut in rear tyre

Pass 3 Aug 2023 39,577 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 39,576 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 39,104 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 39,103 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2021 35,500 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 32,311 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 31,018 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 27,448 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 24,155 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2017 24,155 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 21,984 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 17,418 miles

2 x plugs in rear tyre

Pass 10 Jun 2013 13,464 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 13,450 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2011 13,450 miles

Centre Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 10 Sep 2009 13,355 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 13,008 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 11,797 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 VYC is a 2004 Honda CBF500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VYC, 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 VYC registered?

YY04 VYC is a 2004 Honda CBF500, first registered on 2 August 2004.

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