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AO04 EJX

2004 Honda CBF500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

7,862 mi
Last recorded7,862 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda CBF50022,059 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 EJX
MakeHonda
ModelCBF500
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 7,862 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 7,184 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Pass 3 May 2023 6,702 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2023 6,702 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 5,008 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 4,109 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Fail 23 Apr 2021 4,109 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 3,699 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Pass 22 Mar 2019 3,156 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Pass 27 Mar 2018 2,764 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Pass 6 Mar 2017 694 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 38,596 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 34,888 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 34,888 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2013 31,612 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 28,227 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 23,932 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 20,864 miles

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 4 Nov 2010 20,861 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

rear brake pads incorrectly

Pass 6 Oct 2008 19,945 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 14,642 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 14,242 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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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AO04 EJX is a 2004 Honda CBF500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 AO04 EJX, 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 AO04 EJX registered?

AO04 EJX is a 2004 Honda CBF500, first registered on 19 August 2004.

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