Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2007 Honda Cbf 500 A 6?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2007 Honda Cbf 500 A 6?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2007 Honda Cbf 500 A 6?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2007 Honda Cbf 500 A 6 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 281 vehicles, the 2007 Honda Cbf 500 A 6 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 86%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2007 Honda Cbf 500 A 6?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Honda Cbf 500 A 6 (2007)

281 real MOT outcomes analysed • 86% first-time pass rate

2007 Honda Cbf 500 A 6

CarHunch analysed 281 real MOT records for the 2007 Honda Cbf 500 A 6. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2007 Honda CBF 500 is slightly below the UK average on first-time MOT passes at 74.7% versus 80%, suggesting these bikes need a bit more attention to stay roadworthy—though the 17.4% that have recorded dangerous defects isn't alarming enough to be a dealbreaker. This is a middling reliability picture rather than a warning sign.

These 16-year-old examples are running at a reasonable 24,789 miles median, with the average closer to 35,225 suggesting some have seen considerable use. The 1.51 average failures per test and 5.7 advisories point to routine wear items rather than structural problems, so budget for regular maintenance and get a pre-purchase inspection focused on chain, tyres, and brakes before committing.

We have limited data for the 2007 Honda Cbf 500 A 6 — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Around 1 in 8 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

86%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

17.4%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

1.51

Over 9.8 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

25k

Middle half: 14k–48k

For context

These stats describe 281 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 281 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 17.4% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (98%)	274	85.8%	1.54

Colour Breakdown

Based on 559 Honda Cbf 500 A 6 vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Black 37.6%

210

Silver 35.4%

198

Red 27%

151

Mileage Distribution

Most 2007 Honda Cbf 500 A 6 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

24,789

typical

14,494

low mileage

47,929

high mileage

Half of all 2007 Honda Cbf 500 A 6 vehicles fall between 14,494 and 47,929 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 14,494 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 14,494–47,929 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2007 Honda Cbf 500 A 6s sit.

⚠ Over 64,704 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2007 Honda Cbf 500 A 6 — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 50% of 2007 Honda Cbf 500 A 6s are still active.

83 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 50% of the peak remain.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

9.8

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

1.51

Avg failures per vehicle

5.7

Avg advisories per vehicle

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