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EO04 VSZ

2004 Honda CBF500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

56,057 mi
Last recorded56,057 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Honda CBF50022,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO04 VSZ
MakeHonda
ModelCBF500
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2021 56,057 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 55,925 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 55,911 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Engine member support bracket (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Engine member support bracket (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Motorcycle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering Engine member support bracket (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Motorcycle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering Engine member support bracket (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust down pipes corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 55,205 miles

Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 51,509 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2015 44,971 miles
Fail 9 May 2015 44,889 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2014 39,266 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 24 May 2014 39,265 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 33,904 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 33,904 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 30,708 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 27,429 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 27,429 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2010 25,173 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2010 25,173 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2009 21,651 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 17,778 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 12,996 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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EO04 VSZ is a 2004 Honda CBF500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 EO04 VSZ, 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 EO04 VSZ registered?

EO04 VSZ is a 2004 Honda CBF500, first registered on 11 June 2004.

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