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HW06 EPX

2006 Honda CBF500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

42,277 mi
Last recorded42,277 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Honda CBF50025,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW06 EPX
MakeHonda
ModelCBF500
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 42,277 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 40,996 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2023 40,778 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2023 40,764 miles

Stop lamp not working via front control (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2022 39,864 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 39,578 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 39,488 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2018 35,614 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 31,489 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 31,471 miles

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

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 27,460 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear suspension slightly corroded swingarm (2.4.A.2d)

clutch cable worn

Fail 17 Sep 2016 27,460 miles

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear suspension slightly corroded swingarm (2.4.A.2d)

clutch cable worn

Pass 13 Aug 2014 27,448 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 13 Aug 2013 25,446 miles

Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

clutch cable in poor condition

drive chain has tight links

throttle cables in poor condition

Pass 13 Aug 2013 25,446 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

clutch cable in poor condition

drive chain has tight links

throttle cables in poor condition

Pass 14 Jul 2012 23,966 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2012 23,965 miles

Front Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

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

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 20,382 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 18,229 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 18,224 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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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HW06 EPX is a 2006 Honda CBF500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 HW06 EPX, 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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HW06 EPX is a 2006 Honda CBF500, first registered on 21 March 2006.

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