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FN06 ZVR

2006 Honda CBF500

Silver Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

51,590 mi
Last recorded51,590 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Honda CBF50025,482 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN06 ZVR
MakeHonda
ModelCBF500
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 51,590 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened swing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 51,335 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2025 51,335 miles

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 50,942 miles
Fail 30 May 2024 50,908 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 50,137 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Sep 2022 50,102 miles

Headlamp aim too high high beam and low beam appear to be crossed over (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 49,416 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 49,032 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 49,012 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2018 49,012 miles

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

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2014 57,887 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 54,154 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 54,130 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 53,023 miles

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 7 Mar 2009 52,922 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.3)

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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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FN06 ZVR is a 2006 Honda CBF500 in Silver with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FN06 ZVR, 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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FN06 ZVR is a 2006 Honda CBF500, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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