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LS57 LXD

2008 Honda Cbf 500 A-6

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

78,088 mi
Last recorded78,088 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Cbf 500 A-624,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS57 LXD
MakeHonda
ModelCbf 500 A-6
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 78,088 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2026 78,088 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 73,814 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 68,862 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 64,830 miles

Front BOTH FORK STANTIONS CHROME WEARING

Fail 23 Feb 2023 64,830 miles

Front BOTH FORK STANTIONS CHROME WEARING

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 59,191 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 53,862 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 48,499 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 43,380 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 43,380 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 37,885 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 31,414 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion both (2.3.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 26,184 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 25,467 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 25,467 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 24,585 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2013 24,585 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 22,526 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 28 Dec 2012 22,526 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 18,992 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 18,992 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

bolt missing in o/s footrest

Pass 5 Jan 2011 15,377 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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LS57 LXD is a 2008 Honda Cbf 500 A-6 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2008 Honda Cbf 500 A-6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 24,278 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 LS57 LXD, 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 18 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 LS57 LXD registered?

LS57 LXD is a 2008 Honda Cbf 500 A-6, first registered on 7 January 2008.

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