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RV56 WMZ

2006 Honda Cbf 1000 A-7

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

43,495 mi
Last recorded43,495 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Honda Cbf 1000 A-724,043 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV56 WMZ
MakeHonda
ModelCbf 1000 A-7
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 43,495 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2023 43,458 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 17 Sep 2014 43,479 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2014 43,479 miles

Offside 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))

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 43,209 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 42,913 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 42,913 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 40,905 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 40,905 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 37,335 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 30,531 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 30,531 miles

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

How Reliable is the Honda Cbf 1000 A-7?

Based on 10,790 MOT tests across 835 vehicles.

88.8%
Pass Rate
1,178
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
835
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 97
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 70
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 44
wheel bearings have excessive free play 31
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick 26
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RV56 WMZ is a 2006 Honda Cbf 1000 A-7 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2006 Honda Cbf 1000 A-7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 24,043 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 1000 A-7 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 97 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RV56 WMZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cbf 1000 A-7 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 20 years old, this Honda Cbf 1000 A-7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RV56 WMZ registered?

RV56 WMZ is a 2006 Honda Cbf 1000 A-7, first registered on 2 November 2006.

Is RV56 WMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV56 WMZ shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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