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LC57 BVY

2007 Honda CBF500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

49,183 mi
Last recorded49,183 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Honda CBF50022,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC57 BVY
MakeHonda
ModelCBF500
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 49,183 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced swinging arm badly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 48,571 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2025 48,571 miles

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

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 47,560 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 46,020 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 44,227 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 43,765 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 43,765 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 41,954 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 40,429 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 40,429 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 May 2018 39,594 miles

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

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 17 May 2018 39,594 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

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

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 37,895 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 21 Nov 2016 37,895 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 36,323 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 33,705 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 31,679 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 29,006 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 24,103 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 24,103 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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LC57 BVY is a 2007 Honda CBF500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LC57 BVY, 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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LC57 BVY is a 2007 Honda CBF500, first registered on 1 October 2007.

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