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EO06 MLN

2006 Honda CBF500

Silver Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

74,794 mi
Last recorded74,794 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Honda CBF50025,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO06 MLN
MakeHonda
ModelCBF500
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 74,794 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2025 71,087 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2024 67,704 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 64,114 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 61,232 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2022 61,232 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2021 58,482 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 54,176 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 50,209 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 45,384 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 45,381 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 44,219 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 43,396 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 41,803 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 40,299 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 10,299 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2011 34,541 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 31,077 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 31,076 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Brake performance not tested (3.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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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EO06 MLN is a 2006 Honda CBF500 in Silver with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EO06 MLN, 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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What year was EO06 MLN registered?

EO06 MLN is a 2006 Honda CBF500, first registered on 1 April 2006.

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