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YA06 OFT

2006 Honda CBF500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

44,682 mi
Last recorded44,682 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Honda CBF50025,482 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA06 OFT
MakeHonda
ModelCBF500
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 44,682 miles
Fail 9 May 2025 44,682 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 22 May 2024 44,659 miles
Fail 21 May 2024 44,659 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2023 44,609 miles

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

headlamp damage

Pass 6 May 2022 44,421 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2021 43,773 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 40,190 miles

steering bearings slightly notchy

Fail 24 May 2018 40,190 miles

Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

steering bearings slightly notchy

Pass 25 Sep 2017 38,187 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Fail 23 Sep 2017 38,187 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 35,903 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2016 35,903 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 32,645 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 28,760 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2014 28,739 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 24,589 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 19,749 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 9,969 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 9,969 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 4,920 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 3,954 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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YA06 OFT is a 2006 Honda CBF500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YA06 OFT, 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 YA06 OFT registered?

YA06 OFT is a 2006 Honda CBF500, first registered on 4 August 2006.

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The MOT history for YA06 OFT shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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