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EN04 VUS

2004 Honda CBF500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

34,631 mi
Last recorded34,631 miles
Recorded on17 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda CBF50022,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN04 VUS
MakeHonda
ModelCBF500
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2025 34,631 miles
Fail 17 May 2025 34,631 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Apr 2024 34,166 miles

Headlamp aim slightly blurred

Pass 21 Apr 2022 33,556 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2022 33,556 miles

All direction indicators not working Large delay before working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Central Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Offside Front Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear rear pillion footpeg rubber insecure slips when foot on it

Offside Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Apr 2017 31,356 miles

slight play in head bearings

Pass 26 Feb 2016 20,112 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 20,009 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 19,895 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 19,584 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2012 19,070 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2012 19,070 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 16,325 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 14,026 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 9,288 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 6,681 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 5,720 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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EN04 VUS is a 2004 Honda CBF500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 EN04 VUS, 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 EN04 VUS registered?

EN04 VUS is a 2004 Honda CBF500, first registered on 20 July 2004.

Is EN04 VUS safe to buy?

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