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GL55 DRO

2006 Honda CBF500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

51,639 mi
Last recorded51,639 miles
Recorded on16 May 2020
Typical for 2006 Honda CBF50025,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL55 DRO
MakeHonda
ModelCBF500
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2020 51,639 miles

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 16 May 2020 51,639 miles

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 48,258 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2019 48,258 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 46,099 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 42,598 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2017 42,564 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 39,723 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 38,057 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 36,392 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 36,389 miles

Front tyre slightly out of shape

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

Fail 27 Jan 2014 36,387 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Tyre has a bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Front tyre slightly out of shape

Rear sprocket heavily worn

Pass 27 Jan 2012 26,330 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 21,322 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 15,847 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 15,454 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 17 Jan 2009 15,454 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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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GL55 DRO is a 2006 Honda CBF500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GL55 DRO, 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 GL55 DRO registered?

GL55 DRO is a 2006 Honda CBF500, first registered on 19 January 2006.

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