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SH56 YEY

2007 Honda CBF500

Silver Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

5,215 mi
Last recorded5,215 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Honda CBF50022,774 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH56 YEY
MakeHonda
ModelCBF500
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 5,215 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 5,154 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 5,069 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 4,955 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2020 4,580 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2020 4,580 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 4,537 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 4,515 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 4,515 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 4,147 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 4,147 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 2,996 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 11 Mar 2016 2,996 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 2,884 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 2,700 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 2,510 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 2,504 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 2,499 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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SH56 YEY is a 2007 Honda CBF500 in Silver with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2007 Honda CBF500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 22,774 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 SH56 YEY, 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 19 years old, this Honda CBF500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SH56 YEY registered?

SH56 YEY is a 2007 Honda CBF500, first registered on 16 January 2007.

Is SH56 YEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH56 YEY shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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