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EN07 GXU

2007 Honda CBF500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

86,342 mi
Last recorded86,342 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Honda CBF50022,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN07 GXU
MakeHonda
ModelCBF500
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 86,342 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2026 86,342 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 85,428 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2021 84,294 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 77,657 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Throttle slightly loose on handlebars - operation not affected

Pass 18 Jul 2018 74,300 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened F & R rusted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort F & R (1.2.1 (e))

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust slightly noisey

Centre stand pivot siezed - if stand used does not return up by spring

Fail 16 Jul 2018 74,300 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened F & R rusted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort F & R (1.2.1 (e))

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust slightly noisey

Centre stand pivot siezed - if stand used does not return up by spring

Pass 5 Jul 2017 69,927 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2017 69,927 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick Worn down to pad backing (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 63,123 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2016 63,123 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 57,883 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 56,252 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 52,655 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 45,305 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 38,142 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 30,398 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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EN07 GXU is a 2007 Honda CBF500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2007 Honda CBF500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 22,774 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 EN07 GXU, 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 19 years old, this Honda CBF500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EN07 GXU registered?

EN07 GXU is a 2007 Honda CBF500, first registered on 4 July 2007.

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