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WJ07 SWW

2007 Honda Cbf 500 A-6

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2007 Honda Cbf 500 A-622,250 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ07 SWW
MakeHonda
ModelCbf 500 A-6
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 20 Jun 2025

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 68,145 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

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

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

Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2023 68,115 miles

Fuel system component leaking Leaking from N/S carb (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls Does not iluminate on front control Diagnosed faulty switch (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

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

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

Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 62,577 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 62,037 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 61,230 miles

Central Exhaust clamp missing still secure and no leak

Central Stand partially seized

Fail 25 Jul 2018 61,222 miles

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

Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake bind

Gear change loose

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

Rear Brake poor efficiency

Pass 12 Feb 2015 53,896 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 36,965 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 23,201 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 14,904 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 11,296 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2010 7,643 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 7,643 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

How Reliable is the Honda Cbf 500 A-6?

Based on 5,551 MOT tests across 495 vehicles.

84.0%
Pass Rate
1,521
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
495
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 60
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 49
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 44
wheel bearings have excessive free play 38
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 35
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WJ07 SWW is a 2007 Honda Cbf 500 A-6 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2007 Honda Cbf 500 A-6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 22,250 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 500 A-6 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 60 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WJ07 SWW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cbf 500 A-6 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 19 years old, this Honda Cbf 500 A-6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WJ07 SWW is a 2007 Honda Cbf 500 A-6, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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