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WV55 CVE

2006 Honda CBF500

Purple Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

69,416 mi
Last recorded69,416 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Honda CBF50025,482 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV55 CVE
MakeHonda
ModelCBF500
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 69,416 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2026 69,416 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 66,965 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 64,009 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 61,465 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2023 61,645 miles

Drive chain excessively tight tight spot in the chain. (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar left grip loose. right grip hits tank. (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Dec 2021 58,361 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 56,187 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2019 54,528 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2018 53,024 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 50,594 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 50,594 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies Front switch inoperative (1.3.1a)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 48,174 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 45,862 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 45,862 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 44,157 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 41,600 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 34,846 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 34,846 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 7 Jan 2011 29,202 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 29,202 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 18,616 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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WV55 CVE is a 2006 Honda CBF500 in Purple with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 WV55 CVE, 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 WV55 CVE registered?

WV55 CVE is a 2006 Honda CBF500, first registered on 1 January 2006.

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