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VK56 GWA

2006 Honda Cbf 1000 A-7

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

26,183 mi
Last recorded26,183 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Honda Cbf 1000 A-724,043 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK56 GWA
MakeHonda
ModelCbf 1000 A-7
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 26,183 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 21,404 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 21,387 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 21,231 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 20,543 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 20,543 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2016 20,153 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2015 18,422 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 16,911 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 16,389 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 16,028 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 13,563 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 7,932 miles

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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VK56 GWA is a 2006 Honda Cbf 1000 A-7 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VK56 GWA, 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.

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What year was VK56 GWA registered?

VK56 GWA is a 2006 Honda Cbf 1000 A-7, first registered on 1 November 2006.

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