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LG56 WSJ

2006 Honda Cbf 500 A-6

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

51,074 mi
Last recorded51,074 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Honda Cbf 500 A-625,320 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG56 WSJ
MakeHonda
ModelCbf 500 A-6
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 51,074 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Footrest slightly loose Split pin missing (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Rear Footrest slightly loose Spilt pin missing (6.2.12 (a))

Fail 7 Jul 2025 51,073 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Footrest slightly loose Split pin missing (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Rear Footrest slightly loose Spilt pin missing (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 31 May 2024 48,608 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 29 May 2024 48,607 miles

Front Brake component insecure Front brake pad retaining pin loose (1.1.21 (c))

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 10 May 2024 48,606 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn swing arm bearing worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel damaged or distorted to the extent that control of the motorcycle is likely to be adversely affected rim has flat (5.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 133,354 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 133,354 miles

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Rear rear tyre fitted in wrong direction

Pass 23 Nov 2020 123,560 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 115,184 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 115,184 miles

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

Front Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 108,241 miles

Chain guard missing ()

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 4 Apr 2016 105,286 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 30 May 2015 101,466 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2014 77,901 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 76,594 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 76,594 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 58,095 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 61,785 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 54,547 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 42,242 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Cbf 500 A-6?

Based on 5,551 MOT tests across 495 vehicles.

84.0%
Pass Rate
1,521
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
495
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 60
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 49
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 44
wheel bearings have excessive free play 38
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 35
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LG56 WSJ is a 2006 Honda Cbf 500 A-6 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2006 Honda Cbf 500 A-6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 25,320 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 Cbf 500 A-6 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 60 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LG56 WSJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cbf 500 A-6 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 20 years old, this Honda Cbf 500 A-6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LG56 WSJ registered?

LG56 WSJ is a 2006 Honda Cbf 500 A-6, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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