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CK04 ZZC

2004 Honda CBF500

Silver Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

36,908 mi
Last recorded36,908 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda CBF50022,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK04 ZZC
MakeHonda
ModelCBF500
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 36,908 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2025 36,908 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 36,533 miles

Offside Front Upper Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 36,237 miles

Rear Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 35,947 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2022 35,947 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 35,211 miles

Rear Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2021 35,211 miles

Rear Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp not working hand lever brake light loose connector (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 34,335 miles

Front Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 34,246 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 34,246 miles

Central Front Upper Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.3.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 33,906 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 33,019 miles

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded front engine mount spacers (6.1.1a)

Fail 8 Apr 2016 33,019 miles

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded front engine mount spacers (6.1.1a)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 28,816 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2015 28,816 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 28,242 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 28,242 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 27,325 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 27,325 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 25,857 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 2,414 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Top Box Only Has 2 Bolts Fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2010 21,906 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 19,285 miles

Nearside Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 13,536 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 12,719 miles

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

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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CK04 ZZC is a 2004 Honda CBF500 in Silver with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 CK04 ZZC, 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 CK04 ZZC registered?

CK04 ZZC is a 2004 Honda CBF500, first registered on 5 June 2004.

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