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2006 Honda Cbf 500 A-6

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

47,244 mi
Last recorded47,244 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Honda Cbf 500 A-625,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX55 URL
MakeHonda
ModelCbf 500 A-6
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc
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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 47,244 miles

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

Offside Rear Pillion footrest anti slip loose.

Rear Exhaust clamp broken / insecure

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases End can joint (6.1.2 (a))

drive chain rusty

Fail 5 Feb 2026 47,225 miles

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

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

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Pillion footrest anti slip loose.

Rear Brake fluid level near minimum level

Rear Exhaust clamp broken / insecure

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases End can joint (6.1.2 (a))

drive chain rusty

Pass 9 Jan 2025 44,896 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 43,043 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 38,041 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2021 37,963 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2021 37,963 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 36,698 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 34,883 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 30,804 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 28,917 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 28,272 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 26,254 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 22,441 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 18,100 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 13,915 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 11,880 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 10,575 miles

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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DX55 URL is a 2006 Honda Cbf 500 A-6 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2006 Honda Cbf 500 A-6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 25,320 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 DX55 URL, 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 20 years old, this Honda Cbf 500 A-6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DX55 URL is a 2006 Honda Cbf 500 A-6, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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