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LX06 GZW

2006 Honda CBF500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

40,448 mi
Last recorded40,448 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Honda CBF50025,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX06 GZW
MakeHonda
ModelCBF500
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2025 40,448 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake lever so insecure that the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 18 Sep 2025 40,448 miles

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

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Suspension component mounting modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake component inadequately mounted hose (1.1.21 (c))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 40,447 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 40,824 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 37,604 miles

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

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

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Front Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 7 May 2021 37,036 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 35,026 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 33,078 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2016 33,072 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick Front brake pads below limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Headlamp aim too high Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn Front brake disc excessively worn (3.2.A1l) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Rear tyre close to legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2015 29,035 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 22,766 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 19,382 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 17,660 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 16,133 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 14,873 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 11,109 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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LX06 GZW is a 2006 Honda CBF500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2006 Honda CBF500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 25,482 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 LX06 GZW, 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 20 years old, this Honda CBF500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LX06 GZW is a 2006 Honda CBF500, first registered on 15 May 2006.

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