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FP04 JLU

2004 Honda CBF600

Grey Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

56,232 mi
Last recorded56,232 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda CBF60019,006 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP04 JLU
MakeHonda
ModelCBF600
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 56,232 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2025 56,232 miles

Front Forks excessively corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Brake lever insecure (1.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Chain guard insecure (6.1.7 (i))

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Horn control insecure (7.7 (b))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 48,543 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 13 Apr 2024 48,530 miles

Front Tyre is unsuitable FRONT TYRE ROTATION INCORRECT (5.2.3 (a))

Rear Tyre is unsuitable REAR TYRE ROTATION INCORRECT (5.2.3 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 36,047 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 35,670 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 34,403 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 32,795 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort front discs have slight warp (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively rear brake is binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 31,148 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively rear disc is worn unevenly (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable right hand bar is bent slightly (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 31,148 miles

Drive chain excessively loose drive chain dangerously loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering wheels out of line possible forks twisted (2.4 (a))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively rear disc is worn unevenly (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable right hand bar is bent slightly (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 28,274 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 27,193 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 27,193 miles

Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 26,024 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 25,962 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 25,762 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 24,998 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 22,576 miles

rear wheel bearing play .. borderline pass

Pass 2 May 2009 18,129 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 15,507 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 12,170 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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FP04 JLU is a 2004 Honda CBF600 in Grey with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 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 FP04 JLU, 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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FP04 JLU is a 2004 Honda CBF600, first registered on 15 April 2004.

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