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AO06 VPU

2006 Honda CBF500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

35,938 mi
Last recorded35,938 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Honda CBF50025,482 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO06 VPU
MakeHonda
ModelCBF500
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 35,938 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 35,370 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 25 Apr 2025 35,370 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake component inadequately mounted Rear brake fixings including pad pin excessively loose and dangerous (1.1.21 (c))

Fail 4 Sep 2024 35,352 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Upper Engine mounting/bracket fractured (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 34,578 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive does have tight spots (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 34,081 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 32,544 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced swingarm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

front brake disc has slight fractures but not to the outer

Fail 5 Aug 2021 32,499 miles

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

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2020 29,852 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2020 29,849 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 20,059 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Headlamp damaged but function not impaired Glass has slight crack (1.2.3a)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 15,930 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 14,483 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 10,146 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 10,146 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 8,671 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 6,668 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 4,965 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2011 4,965 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2010 4,681 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 2,653 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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AO06 VPU is a 2006 Honda CBF500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2006 Honda CBF500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 25,482 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 AO06 VPU, 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 20 years old, this Honda CBF500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AO06 VPU is a 2006 Honda CBF500, first registered on 2 May 2006.

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