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SV07 HDY

2007 Honda CBF500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

13,481 mi
Last recorded13,481 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2023
Typical for 2007 Honda CBF50022,774 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV07 HDY
MakeHonda
ModelCBF500
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2023 13,481 miles

ABS Illuminated Red on clocks

Exhaust corroded

Frame corroded

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

Pillion pegs and side stand stiff in operation

Various suspension components corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2022 13,321 miles

ABS illuminated red on clocks

Chain guard slightly loose (6.1.7 (i))

Exhaust corroded

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil filter heavily corroded

Pillion pegs and side stand stiff in operation

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened swing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 12,958 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened swingarm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system header pipes deteriorated

Fail 5 Aug 2021 12,942 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened swingarm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system header pipes deteriorated

Pass 27 Jul 2020 12,338 miles

ABS lamp illuminanted on dash

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust slightly loose silencer clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working properly harsh sounding (7.7 (a) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front fork stanchions pitted/corroded above swept area

Pass 26 Jul 2019 11,256 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame getting rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened swinging arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust joining clamp missing but exhaust secure

Pass 19 Sep 2017 11,070 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded frame getting rusty in places (6.1.1a)

Rear Rear suspension component slightly corroded. swinging arm slightly corroded (2.4.A.1a)

Fail 13 Sep 2017 11,070 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation badly perished (4.1.2c)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded frame getting rusty in places (6.1.1a)

Rear Rear suspension component slightly corroded. swinging arm slightly corroded (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 11,026 miles

rear valve stem slightly perished

Pass 25 May 2015 10,945 miles

rear valve stem slightly perished

Fail 6 May 2014 10,594 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 6 May 2014 10,594 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2012 8,159 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 8,159 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 5,197 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 4,492 miles

front tyre getting quite worn

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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SV07 HDY is a 2007 Honda CBF500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SV07 HDY, 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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SV07 HDY is a 2007 Honda CBF500, first registered on 9 July 2007.

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