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BT04 BUF

2004 Honda CBF600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

17,809 mi
Last recorded17,809 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda CBF60019,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT04 BUF
MakeHonda
ModelCBF600
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 17,809 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2025 17,666 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 16,760 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2024 16,760 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 15,886 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 15,081 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 14,284 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 13,022 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 11,966 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 11,203 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2017 10,408 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 9,503 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 9,457 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 9,404 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 9,380 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 9,218 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 8,165 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 7,388 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 6,710 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2007 2,862 miles

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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BT04 BUF is a 2004 Honda CBF600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2004 Honda CBF600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 19,006 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BT04 BUF, 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 22 years old, this Honda CBF600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BT04 BUF registered?

BT04 BUF is a 2004 Honda CBF600, first registered on 8 May 2004.

Is BT04 BUF safe to buy?

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