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LT57 LLJ

2007 Honda CBF500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

35,063 mi
Last recorded35,063 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Honda CBF50022,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT57 LLJ
MakeHonda
ModelCBF500
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 35,063 miles

Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 34,172 miles

Chain and sprockets worn, advise renewal.

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

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2024 34,172 miles

Chain and sprockets worn, advise renewal.

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

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

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2023 32,277 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 31,020 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 30,911 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 30,863 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 30,772 miles

Rear Tyre has more than one plug repair

Fail 12 Aug 2019 30,772 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Tyre has more than one plug repair

Pass 23 Aug 2018 30,585 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 30,425 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2016 30,383 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 29,240 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 25,428 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 22,359 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 18,715 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 14,895 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 11,006 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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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LT57 LLJ is a 2007 Honda CBF500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LT57 LLJ, 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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What year was LT57 LLJ registered?

LT57 LLJ is a 2007 Honda CBF500, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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