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WJ56 WTL

2006 Honda Cbf 1000 A-7

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

37,793 mi
Last recorded37,793 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Honda Cbf 1000 A-724,043 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ56 WTL
MakeHonda
ModelCbf 1000 A-7
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 37,793 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 28,817 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2024 28,795 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 27,984 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 24,801 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 24,801 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 16,902 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 16,902 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 12,638 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 12,467 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 11,853 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 10,179 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 9,363 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 8,580 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 8,580 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 8,069 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 8,069 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 7,223 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2012 7,223 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2011 5,639 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 5,639 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 4,256 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 3,437 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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WJ56 WTL is a 2006 Honda Cbf 1000 A-7 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 WJ56 WTL, 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 WJ56 WTL registered?

WJ56 WTL is a 2006 Honda Cbf 1000 A-7, first registered on 9 November 2006.

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