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LB56 DLF

2007 Honda CBF500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

85,012 mi
Last recorded85,012 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Honda CBF50022,774 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB56 DLF
MakeHonda
ModelCBF500
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2026 85,012 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 81,646 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 79,415 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 75,703 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 71,493 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 69,060 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2021 69,060 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 66,951 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 66,043 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 63,569 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 63,569 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2018 63,544 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Motorcycle structure slightly insecure rear mudguard (6.1.1c)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 60,796 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 58,160 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 57,660 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 59,672 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 47,903 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 32,648 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 21,686 miles

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

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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LB56 DLF is a 2007 Honda CBF500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LB56 DLF, 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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LB56 DLF is a 2007 Honda CBF500, first registered on 16 January 2007.

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