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WG06 GEY

2006 Honda CBF500

Silver Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

31,893 mi
Last recorded31,893 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Honda CBF50025,482 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG06 GEY
MakeHonda
ModelCBF500
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 31,893 miles

Central Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 12 May 2026 31,883 miles

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

Central Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 31,123 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 30,300 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 29,624 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 24,374 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 19,905 miles

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 19,442 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

R/H mirror glass cracked

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 4 Aug 2017 19,442 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

R/H mirror glass cracked

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 18,999 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion R & L fork seals (2.3.3)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2016 18,999 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion R & L fork seals (2.3.3)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 18,201 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2014 15,839 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 27 Jun 2014 15,839 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 10,138 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 8,594 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 7,600 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2010 5,861 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 3,568 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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WG06 GEY is a 2006 Honda CBF500 in Silver with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2006 Honda CBF500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 25,482 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 WG06 GEY, 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 20 years old, this Honda CBF500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WG06 GEY registered?

WG06 GEY is a 2006 Honda CBF500, first registered on 1 June 2006.

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