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AO05 LGU

2005 Honda CBF600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

50,704 mi
Last recorded50,704 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Honda CBF60018,476 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 LGU
MakeHonda
ModelCBF600
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 50,704 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 50,064 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2023 49,286 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit backing plate corroded. (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2022 48,545 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 43,860 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 37,068 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 29,610 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 26,954 miles

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 24,459 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 21,212 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 15 Mar 2016 21,212 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2015 18,300 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 27 Mar 2015 18,300 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 11 Mar 2015 18,288 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 15,025 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2013 11,921 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 10,365 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 9,359 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 8,512 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 6,346 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 29 Mar 2008 6,346 miles

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

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

How Reliable is the Honda CBF600?

Based on 51,353 MOT tests across 4,122 vehicles.

86.1%
Pass Rate
1,196
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
4,122
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 612
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 503
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 310
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 260
wheel bearings have excessive free play 254
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AO05 LGU is a 2005 Honda CBF600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2005 Honda CBF600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 18,476 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 CBF600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 612 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO05 LGU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CBF600 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Honda CBF600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AO05 LGU is a 2005 Honda CBF600, first registered on 19 April 2005.

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