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HW07 AEL

2007 Honda CBF500

Silver Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2023
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

61,710 mi
Last recorded61,710 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2022
Typical for 2007 Honda CBF50022,774 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW07 AEL
MakeHonda
ModelCBF500
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2022 61,710 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2022 61,710 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 12 May 2020 61,396 miles

Nearside clutch lever bracket broken

Fail 27 Apr 2020 61,387 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside clutch lever bracket broken

Nearside clutch lever pivot bolt loose and locking nut missing

Pass 18 Apr 2016 58,957 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 7 Apr 2016 58,904 miles

Floor brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.C1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 21 Jul 2014 54,719 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 54,719 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 46,466 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly bent (2.3.1)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 10 Jul 2013 46,466 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Front suspension assembly slightly bent (2.3.1)

Fail 29 Jun 2013 46,315 miles

Front suspension assembly component excessively bent (2.3.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 37,281 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 32,010 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 32,010 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 27,170 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 27,162 miles

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

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

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

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

clutch cable fraded

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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HW07 AEL is a 2007 Honda CBF500 in Silver with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2007 Honda CBF500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 22,774 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 HW07 AEL, 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 19 years old, this Honda CBF500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HW07 AEL is a 2007 Honda CBF500, first registered on 23 June 2007.

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