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Honda CBF 500 A-6

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 499 cc

LB08 AVUMOT history

LB08 AVU is a silver petrol Honda CBF 500 A-6 first used on 10 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 13 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 86,125 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Mar 2027
Mileage
86,125 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,639 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 AVU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
CBF 500 A-6
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
499 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
10 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 AVU was last recorded at 86,125 miles on 13 Mar 2026, 5,031 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,094 miles · 13 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
5,031 miles
Average per year
4,639 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,125 miles
  • 2025 – 81,094 miles
  • 2024 – 76,174 miles
  • 2023 – 72,368 miles
  • 2022 – 69,821 miles
  • 2021 – 63,047 miles
  • 2020 – 59,438 miles
  • 2019 – 59,080 miles
  • 2018 – 55,718 miles
  • 2017 – 51,093 miles
  • 2016 – 45,190 miles
  • 2014 – 36,160 miles
  • 2012 – 24,276 miles
  • 2011 – 18,721 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,125 miles
  • AdvisorySteering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Plug in rear tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

19 tests since 1 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,125 miles (+5,031)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    86,125 miles
    Test number
    187552417808
    • AdvisorySteering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

  2. Pass81,094 miles (+4,920)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    81,094 miles
    Test number
    132594515580

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass76,174 miles (+3,806)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    76,174 miles
    Test number
    219068195801
    • AdvisorySteering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

  4. Pass72,368 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    72,368 miles
    Test number
    257369430814
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

  5. Fail72,368 miles (+2,547)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,368 miles
    Test number
    752897866372
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testStop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

  6. Pass69,821 miles (+6,774)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    69,821 miles
    Test number
    391314882948

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass63,047 miles (+3,609)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    63,047 miles
    Test number
    170892786996
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  8. Pass59,438 miles (+358)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    59,438 miles
    Test number
    122650608129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass59,080 miles (+3,362)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2020
    Odometer
    59,080 miles
    Test number
    817058859113
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass55,718 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2019
    Odometer
    55,718 miles
    Test number
    165289123476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail55,718 miles (+4,625)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,718 miles
    Test number
    233297982405
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
    • FailureFront shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
    • FailureRear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
    • FailureRear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released Due to sticking brake (1.3.1e)
    • FailureRoller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

  12. Pass51,093 miles (+59)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    51,093 miles
    Test number
    964829517238
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryPlug in rear tyre

  13. Fail51,034 miles (+5,844)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,034 miles
    Test number
    114816659766
    • FailureRear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
    • AdvisoryRear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryPlug in rear tyre

  14. Pass45,190 miles (+9,030)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    45,190 miles
    Test number
    136899067922

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass36,160 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    36,160 miles
    Test number
    216089654418
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

  16. Fail36,160 miles (+11,884)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,160 miles
    Test number
    269789354100
    • Repaired at testSteering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

  17. Pass24,276 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    24,276 miles
    Test number
    137671262221
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

  18. Fail24,276 miles (+5,555)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,276 miles
    Test number
    695721162256
    • Repaired at testFront Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

  19. Pass18,721 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    18,721 miles
    Test number
    146314541289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB08 AVU

Does LB08 AVU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 AVU is valid until 13 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB08 AVU?
The MOT on LB08 AVU is valid until 13 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB08 AVU done?
LB08 AVU was recorded at 86,125 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2026, an average of 4,639 miles a year.
Has LB08 AVU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 AVU has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on LB08 AVU ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LB08 AVU find?
LB08 AVU passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: steering headbearing has slight free play.

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