CarVerify

Free Car Check

DG54 HYJ

2004 Honda CBF500

Blue Petrol 499cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

68,605 mi
Last recorded68,605 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda CBF50022,059 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Honda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG54 HYJ
MakeHonda
ModelCBF500
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 68,605 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 64,895 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Aug 2023 60,642 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 57,988 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 55,939 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 53,491 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 56,992 miles

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

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 51,696 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 46,516 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 41,036 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 41,030 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 41,029 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake back plate(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 38,197 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 35,078 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 32,032 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 32,032 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2011 28,982 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 25,664 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 22,224 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 18,555 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 14,978 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
Full Honda CBF500 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DG54 HYJ is a 2004 Honda CBF500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 DG54 HYJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DG54 HYJ?

You can check the full history of DG54 HYJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DG54 HYJ registered?

DG54 HYJ is a 2004 Honda CBF500, first registered on 28 September 2004.

Is DG54 HYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG54 HYJ shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DG54 HYJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DG54 HYJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.