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FL05 VVW

2005 Honda CBF600

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

47,304 mi
Last recorded47,304 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Honda CBF60018,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL05 VVW
MakeHonda
ModelCBF600
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 47,304 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 46,800 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 41,266 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 35,322 miles

Front Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2021 34,845 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 34,845 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy Notchy! (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2020 32,690 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2019 29,420 miles

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

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

Tight spot in rear chain.

Pass 10 Feb 2018 26,687 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2017 24,277 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 21,435 miles

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

Slight binding of front brake.

Pass 21 Feb 2015 18,488 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 15,990 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 13,442 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 10,259 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 8,041 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 5,933 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 24 Feb 2009 3,449 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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FL05 VVW is a 2005 Honda CBF600 in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 FL05 VVW, 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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What year was FL05 VVW registered?

FL05 VVW is a 2005 Honda CBF600, first registered on 3 May 2005.

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The MOT history for FL05 VVW shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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