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WK55 VWE

2006 Honda CBF500

Silver Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

61,427 mi
Last recorded61,427 miles
Recorded on27 May 2017
Typical for 2006 Honda CBF50025,482 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK55 VWE
MakeHonda
ModelCBF500
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2017 61,427 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 May 2016 60,549 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 60,549 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 57,489 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 57,489 miles

Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Offside Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 53,030 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 52,500 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 46,957 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 43,783 miles

front brake disc badly worn

Fail 5 Jan 2010 43,782 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2009 35,332 miles

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

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

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

Nail in rear tyre

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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WK55 VWE is a 2006 Honda CBF500 in Silver with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WK55 VWE, 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 WK55 VWE registered?

WK55 VWE is a 2006 Honda CBF500, first registered on 13 January 2006.

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