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HK56 DHU

2006 Honda Cbf 500 A-6

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,218 mi
Last recorded49,218 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Honda Cbf 500 A-625,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK56 DHU
MakeHonda
ModelCbf 500 A-6
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 49,218 miles

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

Nearside Front Engine mounting/bracket damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 48,427 miles

Nearside Front Engine mounting/bracket damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 44,871 miles

Front Engine mounting/bracket damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Oct 2023 44,842 miles

Front Lower Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Engine mounting/bracket damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 40,566 miles

Rear rear plastic hugger slightly touching rear tyre

Pass 14 Oct 2021 38,501 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2021 38,495 miles

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

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced around lower rear shock mounting. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 38,468 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 38,220 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 37,897 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside fork stanchion pitted

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 36,740 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 33,680 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2016 33,680 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 28,266 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 28,233 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 27,974 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 24,016 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2010 24,016 miles

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

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

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 20,481 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 20,365 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

How Reliable is the Honda Cbf 500 A-6?

Based on 5,551 MOT tests across 495 vehicles.

84.0%
Pass Rate
1,521
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
495
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 60
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 49
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 44
wheel bearings have excessive free play 38
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 35
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HK56 DHU is a 2006 Honda Cbf 500 A-6 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2006 Honda Cbf 500 A-6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 25,320 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 Cbf 500 A-6 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 60 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HK56 DHU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cbf 500 A-6 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 20 years old, this Honda Cbf 500 A-6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HK56 DHU registered?

HK56 DHU is a 2006 Honda Cbf 500 A-6, first registered on 12 December 2006.

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