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MA06 VVG

2006 Honda CBF500

Silver Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

45,212 mi
Last recorded45,212 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Honda CBF50025,482 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA06 VVG
MakeHonda
ModelCBF500
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 45,212 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2024 44,479 miles

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 May 2023 43,618 miles

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

front fork seals/dust covers worn/ slight misting of oil

gear selector worn

Pass 27 May 2022 43,290 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 43,256 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 42,574 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 41,816 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 41,816 miles

Offside Front Lower Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2017 39,358 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 39,358 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2016 37,352 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2016 37,296 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 35,035 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 32,915 miles

Offside Front Lower Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2014 32,915 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 30,515 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 28,473 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2011 28,473 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 25,928 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2010 25,928 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 22,123 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

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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MA06 VVG is a 2006 Honda CBF500 in Silver with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MA06 VVG, 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 MA06 VVG registered?

MA06 VVG is a 2006 Honda CBF500, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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