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LM56 DUJ

2007 Honda CBF500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,501 mi
Last recorded38,501 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Honda CBF50022,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM56 DUJ
MakeHonda
ModelCBF500
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 38,501 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 38,133 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 38,044 miles

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

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Nail in tyre x2

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened Swingarm slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2024 38,044 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Nail in tyre x2

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened Swingarm slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2023 38,012 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2023 38,012 miles

Pillion seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 37,664 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2020 37,217 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 36,687 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2019 36,687 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2018 36,274 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2018 36,274 miles

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

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

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Mar 2017 35,782 miles

drive chain is rusty

Pass 29 Feb 2016 35,050 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 33,371 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 31,013 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 21 Feb 2014 31,013 miles

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

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 26,043 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 26,043 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 23,322 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 23,315 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 21,626 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 21,616 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 16,335 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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LM56 DUJ is a 2007 Honda CBF500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LM56 DUJ, 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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LM56 DUJ is a 2007 Honda CBF500, first registered on 1 February 2007.

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