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NJ06 XTO

2006 Honda CBF500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

68,729 mi
Last recorded68,729 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Honda CBF50025,482 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ06 XTO
MakeHonda
ModelCBF500
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 68,729 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2025 68,729 miles

Central Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 67,210 miles

Front Tire over 5 years old

Rear Tire over 5 years old

Fail 3 Jun 2023 67,202 miles

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

Front Tire over 5 years old

Rear Tire over 5 years old

Pass 13 Apr 2022 66,874 miles

Front Tyre over 5 years old.

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

Rear Tyre over 5 years old.

Fail 8 Apr 2022 66,874 miles

Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre over 5 years old.

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

Rear Tyre over 5 years old.

Pass 22 Mar 2021 65,841 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened has light cracking around drill holes but not to excess (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 65,644 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 65,640 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 65,640 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 May 2018 65,626 miles

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 64,620 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect slight misting (2.3.6c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play slight play (2.2.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2014 62,192 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 62,192 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 60,171 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 56,846 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 56,846 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 48,030 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 41,635 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 41,635 miles

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

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 35,973 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2009 35,973 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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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NJ06 XTO is a 2006 Honda CBF500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 NJ06 XTO, 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 NJ06 XTO registered?

NJ06 XTO is a 2006 Honda CBF500, first registered on 6 March 2006.

Is NJ06 XTO safe to buy?

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