Honda Cbf 500 A-6 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Honda Cbf 500 A-6 car check
Is the Honda Cbf 500 A-6 reliable? We analysed 5,551 real MOT tests across 495 vehicles to find out.
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The Honda Cbf 500 A-6 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm and stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Honda Cbf 500 A-6.
Honda Cbf 500 A-6 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Honda Cbf 500 A-6. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Honda Cbf 500 A-6 MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Honda Cbf 500 A-6 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Honda Cbf 500 A-6 Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Honda Cbf 500 A-6 fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Honda Cbf 500 A-6 Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Honda Cbf 500 A-6 models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Honda Cbf 500 A-6 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Honda Cbf 500 A-6 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Honda Cbf 500 A-6 MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Honda Cbf 500 A-6 year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1,012 | 85.1% | 11,143 | 24,278 | 39,641 |
| 2007 | 2,703 | 84.2% | 12,034 | 22,250 | 41,917 |
| 2006 | 1,772 | 82.7% | 14,112 | 25,320 | 44,750 |
How Long Does a Honda Cbf 500 A-6 Last?
Based on 495 Honda Cbf 500 A-6 vehicles on UK roads.
Honda Cbf 500 A-6 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Honda Cbf 500 A-6 MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Honda Cbf 500 A-6
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
85.1% MOT pass rate from 1,012 tests
82.7% MOT pass rate from 1,772 tests
The best year to buy a used Honda Cbf 500 A-6 is 2008, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 85.1% across 1,012 tests. The 2006 model year has the lowest pass rate at 82.7% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Honda Cbf 500 A-6 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda Cbf 500 A-6 THIS CAR | 84.0% | 5,551 | 23,484 mi | 20 yrs |
| Honda Civic | 73.7% | 9,391,580 | 74,987 mi | 34 yrs |
| Honda Jazz | 81% | 5,740,892 | 48,635 mi | 24 yrs |
| Honda Cr-v | 78.5% | 4,177,643 | 80,499 mi | 29 yrs |
| Toyota Aygo X Pure Vvt-i Auto | 93.2% | 2,254 | 15,577 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Honda Civic (73.7% pass rate) and the Honda Jazz (81.0% pass rate), the Honda Cbf 500 A-6 outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Honda Cbf 500 A-6Should you buy a used Honda Cbf 500 A-6?
The Honda Cbf 500 A-6 has an overall MOT pass rate of 84.0% across 5,551 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Honda Cbf 500 A-6 are brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (60 recorded failures), tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (49), and stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (44). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Honda Cbf 500 A-6 with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Honda Cbf 500 A-6 owner drives around 1,521 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Honda Cbf 500 A-6 models stay on UK roads for around 20 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.