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WJ56 XMV

2006 Honda Cbf 500 A-6

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

32,866 mi
Last recorded32,866 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Honda Cbf 500 A-625,320 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ56 XMV
MakeHonda
ModelCbf 500 A-6
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc
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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 32,866 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2026 32,866 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 31,127 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 29,690 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 27,604 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 26,660 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 24,150 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 21,734 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 21,733 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 21,344 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 20,704 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 24 Aug 2018 20,704 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 15,582 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 15,582 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 15,567 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 15,519 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 15,494 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 14,136 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 12,133 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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WJ56 XMV is a 2006 Honda Cbf 500 A-6 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 WJ56 XMV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WJ56 XMV registered?

WJ56 XMV is a 2006 Honda Cbf 500 A-6, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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