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EF06 UTE

2006 Honda Cbf 500 A-6

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,660 mi
Last recorded56,660 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Honda Cbf 500 A-625,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF06 UTE
MakeHonda
ModelCbf 500 A-6
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 56,660 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2026 56,660 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 55,979 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 54,718 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 53,813 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 46,569 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 45,039 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 43,752 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Drive chain slightly loose lubrication required (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2020 43,752 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Drive chain slightly loose lubrication required (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 42,783 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 11 Feb 2019 42,783 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 40,796 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 40,796 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 39,422 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 35,942 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 32,542 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2015 32,538 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2014 30,619 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 28,860 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 26,837 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)

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

front fork seals starting to crack

How Reliable is the Honda Cbf 500 A-6?

Based on 5,551 MOT tests across 495 vehicles.

84.0%
Pass Rate
1,521
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
495
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 60
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 49
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 44
wheel bearings have excessive free play 38
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 35
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EF06 UTE is a 2006 Honda Cbf 500 A-6 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2006 Honda Cbf 500 A-6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 25,320 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 Cbf 500 A-6 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 60 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EF06 UTE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cbf 500 A-6 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 20 years old, this Honda Cbf 500 A-6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EF06 UTE registered?

EF06 UTE is a 2006 Honda Cbf 500 A-6, first registered on 23 June 2006.

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