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KC06 BJV

2006 Honda CBF500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

24,954 mi
Last recorded24,954 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Honda CBF50025,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC06 BJV
MakeHonda
ModelCBF500
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 24,954 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 24,442 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 23,479 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2023 23,479 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 20,043 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2022 19,988 miles

Front Wheel excessively distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 16,450 miles

Front Handlebar deformed but serviceable bars bent but useable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear tyre close too legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jul 2021 16,408 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak righthand fork leg has seal leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Handlebar deformed but serviceable bars bent but useable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit rear pads close too limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear tyre close too legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 16,086 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Fail 15 Jul 2019 16,083 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 25 May 2018 13,545 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2017 13,152 miles

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

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

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

Tyres: F: 120/70ZR17 58W =3mm R: 160/60ZR17 69W=3mm

Weights: F=120Kg; R=164Kg

Pass 22 Apr 2016 11,711 miles

3mm. 120/70/ZR17/58W.

4mm. 160/60/ZR17/69W.

Fail 22 Apr 2016 11,708 miles

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

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

3mm. 120/70/ZR17/58W.

4mm. 160/60/ZR17/69W.

Pass 3 Mar 2015 10,885 miles

4mm. 120/70/ZR17. Disc & pads Ok.

4mm. 160/60/ZR17. Disc & pads Ok.

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 10,603 miles

120/70/ZR17. Pads Ok.

122Kg. 164Kg.

160/60/ZR17. Pads Ok.

Front 4mm. Rear 5mm.

Pass 16 Feb 2013 8,764 miles

120/70/17. 2.5mm. Mich,

3mm. 160/60/ZR17.

Pass 2 Sep 2011 5,626 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 5,310 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 4,598 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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KC06 BJV 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 75%.

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 KC06 BJV, 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 KC06 BJV registered?

KC06 BJV is a 2006 Honda CBF500, first registered on 19 April 2006.

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