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LR57 AKF

2007 Honda Cbf 500 A-6

Silver Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

67,638 mi
Last recorded67,638 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Honda Cbf 500 A-622,250 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR57 AKF
MakeHonda
ModelCbf 500 A-6
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 67,638 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 20 Oct 2025 67,638 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 61,216 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2024 61,216 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 56,155 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 51,614 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 47,875 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 42,637 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 36,998 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 30,696 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2018 30,696 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Engine mounting/bracket excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2017 26,207 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 23,651 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 20,762 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2015 20,762 miles

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 16,939 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 14,805 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 10,834 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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LR57 AKF is a 2007 Honda Cbf 500 A-6 in Silver with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2007 Honda Cbf 500 A-6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 22,250 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 LR57 AKF, 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 19 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 LR57 AKF registered?

LR57 AKF is a 2007 Honda Cbf 500 A-6, first registered on 26 September 2007.

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