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AE04 WZU

2004 Honda CBF500

Silver Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

30,352 mi
Last recorded30,352 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Honda CBF50022,059 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE04 WZU
MakeHonda
ModelCBF500
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2016 30,352 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. front head bolt sheared (7.1.1.c)

Nearside Front Indicator Secured With Tape

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 28,967 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2012 27,705 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 24,606 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 24,573 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 22,800 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 20,561 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2009 20,561 miles

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 31 May 2008 18,339 miles
Fail 31 May 2008 18,339 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 12,883 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 12,883 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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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AE04 WZU is a 2004 Honda CBF500 in Silver with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AE04 WZU, 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 AE04 WZU registered?

AE04 WZU is a 2004 Honda CBF500, first registered on 17 June 2004.

Is AE04 WZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE04 WZU shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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