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LM06 MHK

2006 Honda Cbf 500 A-6

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

87,608 mi
Last recorded87,608 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Honda Cbf 500 A-625,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM06 MHK
MakeHonda
ModelCbf 500 A-6
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 87,608 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2025 87,598 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 85,448 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 85,448 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 May 2024 85,440 miles

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

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

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

neutral warning lamp not working

reg/plate

Pass 3 May 2023 85,100 miles

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 84,690 miles

reg/plate

Pass 4 Mar 2021 84,186 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 81,207 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 75,212 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 71,756 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 71,756 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 69,345 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 62,268 miles

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 58,413 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 54,498 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 54,498 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 40,270 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 38,840 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 35,539 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

number plate has a slight crack

Fail 14 Aug 2010 35,488 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

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

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

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

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

Nail in rear tyre

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

number plate has a slight crack

Pass 21 Jul 2009 31,627 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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LM06 MHK is a 2006 Honda Cbf 500 A-6 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 LM06 MHK, 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 LM06 MHK registered?

LM06 MHK is a 2006 Honda Cbf 500 A-6, first registered on 29 July 2006.

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