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YE57 EJZ

2008 Honda Cbf 500 A-6

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

131,408 mi
Last recorded131,408 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Cbf 500 A-624,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE57 EJZ
MakeHonda
ModelCbf 500 A-6
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 131,408 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2025 131,398 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements small letters, off road use only (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 124,546 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 116,144 miles

Nearside Front Brake lever has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 107,037 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 100,054 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 96,818 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 96,481 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 96,424 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 94,836 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2014 94,836 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 92,544 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 92,543 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 91,310 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 74,157 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 43,854 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 43,537 miles

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

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

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

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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YE57 EJZ is a 2008 Honda Cbf 500 A-6 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2008 Honda Cbf 500 A-6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 24,278 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 YE57 EJZ, 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 18 years old, this Honda Cbf 500 A-6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YE57 EJZ registered?

YE57 EJZ is a 2008 Honda Cbf 500 A-6, first registered on 11 January 2008.

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