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KF04 ZKR

2004 Honda CBF500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,621 mi
Last recorded40,621 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Honda CBF50022,059 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF04 ZKR
MakeHonda
ModelCBF500
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2017 40,621 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Fail 21 Apr 2017 40,621 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 40,600 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2016 40,600 miles

Rear Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 40,588 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 40,161 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2014 40,156 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 17 May 2013 39,164 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2012 35,794 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2011 31,929 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 29,194 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 29,194 miles

Centre Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Nearside Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 1 Aug 2009 26,966 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 21,084 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 16,141 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 15,807 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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KF04 ZKR is a 2004 Honda CBF500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KF04 ZKR, 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 KF04 ZKR registered?

KF04 ZKR is a 2004 Honda CBF500, first registered on 14 May 2004.

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