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RF57 YMC

2007 Honda Cbf 500 A-6

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

58,546 mi
Last recorded58,546 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Honda Cbf 500 A-622,250 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF57 YMC
MakeHonda
ModelCbf 500 A-6
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 58,546 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 58,252 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 56,737 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2024 56,737 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 6 May 2023 52,975 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 52,359 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 51,469 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2021 51,466 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 50,966 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 50,021 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2018 50,021 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 47,212 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 38,481 miles

Front forks pitted

Pass 19 May 2014 33,828 miles

Front Upper Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Fail 13 May 2014 33,776 miles

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

Clutch cable begining to fray

Front Upper Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Pass 15 May 2013 30,009 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2012 22,686 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Nail in rear tyre

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

Fail 31 Mar 2012 22,686 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 11,790 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Nov 2010 11,790 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Stop lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Honda Cbf 500 A-6?

Based on 5,551 MOT tests across 495 vehicles.

84.0%
Pass Rate
1,521
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
495
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 60
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 49
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 44
wheel bearings have excessive free play 38
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 35
Full Honda Cbf 500 A-6 reliability report

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RF57 YMC is a 2007 Honda Cbf 500 A-6 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2007 Honda Cbf 500 A-6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 22,250 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 Cbf 500 A-6 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 60 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RF57 YMC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cbf 500 A-6 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 19 years old, this Honda Cbf 500 A-6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RF57 YMC registered?

RF57 YMC is a 2007 Honda Cbf 500 A-6, first registered on 6 December 2007.

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