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LB56 FHW

2007 Honda CBF1000

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,236 mi
Last recorded42,236 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Honda CBF100020,162 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB56 FHW
MakeHonda
ModelCBF1000
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 42,236 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 41,979 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 41,270 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 40,372 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2022 40,371 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 36,646 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2020 35,458 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 31,599 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 28,606 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 28,606 miles

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 26,958 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 26,958 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 22,656 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 22,656 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 7 Apr 2015 19,078 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 19,078 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 13,277 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 12,836 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 12,815 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 8,585 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 8,585 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Fail 11 Feb 2011 3,538 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 3,538 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 281 miles

How Reliable is the Honda CBF1000?

Based on 9,617 MOT tests across 738 vehicles.

88.4%
Pass Rate
1,181
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
738
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 73
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 68
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 40
wheel bearings have excessive free play 39
Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation 27
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LB56 FHW is a 2007 Honda CBF1000 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2007 Honda CBF1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 20,162 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 CBF1000 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 73 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LB56 FHW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CBF1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 19 years old, this Honda CBF1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LB56 FHW registered?

LB56 FHW is a 2007 Honda CBF1000, first registered on 15 January 2007.

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