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GU06 BVF

2006 Honda CBF500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

50,776 mi
Last recorded50,776 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Honda CBF50025,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU06 BVF
MakeHonda
ModelCBF500
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 50,776 miles

Exhaust noisy ACCEPTABLE AT HALF ENGINE SPEED (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 48,698 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Swing arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2024 48,698 miles

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

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Swing arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 48,514 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Motorcycle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced TAIL UNIT PLASTICS LOOSE ON RUBBER MOUNTINGS (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 47,196 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 46,716 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 46,146 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 43,844 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 39,129 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 31,294 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 28,233 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014
Fail 11 Apr 2014 25,887 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 23,372 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 21,355 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Apr 2011 19,005 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2011 19,005 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 16,573 miles

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

Nail in front tyre

Pass 22 Apr 2009 14,572 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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GU06 BVF is a 2006 Honda CBF500 in Blue 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 GU06 BVF, 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 GU06 BVF registered?

GU06 BVF is a 2006 Honda CBF500, first registered on 7 April 2006.

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The MOT history for GU06 BVF shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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