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BU05 XBX

2005 Honda CB600

Silver Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

47,374 mi
Last recorded47,374 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Honda CB60016,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 XBX
MakeHonda
ModelCB600
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 47,374 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2025 46,469 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2025 46,435 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 45,511 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 43,045 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 42,311 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 41,173 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 41,110 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 40,227 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 37,071 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 33,786 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Fail 22 Apr 2016 33,786 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 30,463 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 26,690 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 24,272 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 21,475 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2012 21,472 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 17,706 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 13,002 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 9,120 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 8,182 miles

How Reliable is the Honda CB600?

Based on 51,340 MOT tests across 4,424 vehicles.

84.4%
Pass Rate
929
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
4,424
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 773
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 476
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 379
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 332
reflector on motorcycle missing 297
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BU05 XBX is a 2005 Honda CB600 in Silver with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2005 Honda CB600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.3% with a typical mileage of 16,472 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda CB600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 773 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU05 XBX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CB600 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Honda CB600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BU05 XBX registered?

BU05 XBX is a 2005 Honda CB600, first registered on 12 August 2005.

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