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HN56 LCY

2006 Honda Cbf 1000 A-7

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

54,198 mi
Last recorded54,198 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Honda Cbf 1000 A-724,043 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN56 LCY
MakeHonda
ModelCbf 1000 A-7
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 54,198 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 51,967 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 46,323 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 44,156 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 40,802 miles

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

Front Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2022 40,802 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Front Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 38,021 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 38,021 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 34,999 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 34,103 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 30,297 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 27,440 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 25,549 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 22,415 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 22,415 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 19,412 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 19,412 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 17,192 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 17,192 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2011 15,450 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 15,450 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 12,243 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 8,597 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Cbf 1000 A-7?

Based on 10,790 MOT tests across 835 vehicles.

88.8%
Pass Rate
1,178
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
835
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 97
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 70
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 44
wheel bearings have excessive free play 31
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick 26
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HN56 LCY is a 2006 Honda Cbf 1000 A-7 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2006 Honda Cbf 1000 A-7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 24,043 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 1000 A-7 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 97 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HN56 LCY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cbf 1000 A-7 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 20 years old, this Honda Cbf 1000 A-7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HN56 LCY registered?

HN56 LCY is a 2006 Honda Cbf 1000 A-7, first registered on 19 October 2006.

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