MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
63,245 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front brake disc pitted and scored but not excessive
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front brake disc pitted and scored but not excessive
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
How Reliable is the Honda CBF500?
Based on 20,608 MOT tests across 1,723 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SM56 GXW is a 2007 Honda CBF500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 SM56 GXW, 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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How do I check the history of SM56 GXW?
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What year was SM56 GXW registered?
SM56 GXW is a 2007 Honda CBF500, first registered on 29 January 2007.
Is SM56 GXW safe to buy?
The MOT history for SM56 GXW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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