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FE05 PNL

2005 Honda CBF600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Honda CBF60018,476 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 PNL
MakeHonda
ModelCBF600
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025

Chain guard missing ()

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

Fail 28 Mar 2025

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Chain guard missing ()

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 59,209 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 56,625 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 48,027 miles

Exhaust

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 39,618 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 32,049 miles

Handle Bars

Pass 21 Sep 2015 27,533 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 22,694 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 21,970 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 20,491 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 20 Sep 2013 20,491 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 15,646 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2012 15,646 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 12,256 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 11,329 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 8,828 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2009 8,761 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 4,557 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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FE05 PNL is a 2005 Honda CBF600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FE05 PNL, 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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FE05 PNL is a 2005 Honda CBF600, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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