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HJ55 YZT

2005 Honda CBF500

Silver Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

8,854 mi
Last recorded8,854 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Honda CBF50022,166 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 YZT
MakeHonda
ModelCBF500
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc
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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 8,854 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 8,662 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 8,662 miles

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 8,567 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 8,396 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2018 8,319 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 8,052 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 7,375 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 6,872 miles

Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 6,434 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 5,846 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 5,480 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 5,071 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 4,572 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 3,861 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 2,873 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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HJ55 YZT is a 2005 Honda CBF500 in Silver with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2005 Honda CBF500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 22,166 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 HJ55 YZT, 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 21 years old, this Honda CBF500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HJ55 YZT registered?

HJ55 YZT is a 2005 Honda CBF500, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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