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LY06 DTO

2006 Honda CBF500

Silver Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,811 mi
Last recorded47,811 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Honda CBF50025,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY06 DTO
MakeHonda
ModelCBF500
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 47,811 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 45,816 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2024 45,816 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 44,289 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 42,495 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 41,745 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 18 Nov 2020 41,322 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing Slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Swing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 39,511 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 37,117 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 37,117 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 May 2017 34,746 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 26 May 2017 34,746 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 31,662 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 29,143 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 29,143 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 27,392 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1j)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 27,392 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 24,216 miles

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

Rear Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 31 Jul 2012 24,216 miles

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

Rear Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

Fail 20 Jul 2011 21,076 miles

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.2.1)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 21,076 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 17,381 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2010 17,381 miles

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

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

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 19 Jun 2009 13,920 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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LY06 DTO is a 2006 Honda CBF500 in Silver with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LY06 DTO, 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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What year was LY06 DTO registered?

LY06 DTO is a 2006 Honda CBF500, first registered on 8 June 2006.

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