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VU57 ZFX

2007 Honda Cbf 1000 A-7

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,739 mi
Last recorded52,739 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Honda Cbf 1000 A-719,419 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU57 ZFX
MakeHonda
ModelCbf 1000 A-7
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 52,739 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 51,195 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Upper Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2025 51,192 miles

Front Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock (2.1.4 (c))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Upper Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 48,483 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2023 48,471 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 41,552 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 35,617 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 34,620 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 34,620 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 May 2019 31,809 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 30,757 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

both bar end weights missing

Pass 28 Mar 2017 28,634 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 25,848 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 23,597 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 22,490 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 21,950 miles

Front Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 1 Nov 2012 21,950 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)

Front Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 17,604 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 12,184 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2010 12,158 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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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VU57 ZFX is a 2007 Honda Cbf 1000 A-7 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2007 Honda Cbf 1000 A-7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 19,419 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 VU57 ZFX, 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 19 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 VU57 ZFX registered?

VU57 ZFX is a 2007 Honda Cbf 1000 A-7, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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