CarVerify

Free Car Check

FY54 BYK

2004 Honda CBF600

Blue Petrol 599cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

64,594 mi
Last recorded64,594 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda CBF60019,006 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Honda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY54 BYK
MakeHonda
ModelCBF600
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 64,594 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2026 64,594 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2025 62,424 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2025 62,412 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn rear disc worn way below minimum limit (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick uneven wear near side pad below 1mm (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit rear pads starting to get low (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive uneven wear , oscillating chain tension (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 57,632 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 56,757 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 56,702 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 56,658 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 24 Mar 2017 56,658 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 54,326 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 54,326 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 46,262 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 39,013 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 39,013 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 31,706 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 25,315 miles

Headbearing slightly notchy.

Fail 14 Mar 2012 25,261 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headbearing slightly notchy.

Pass 14 Mar 2011 15,885 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 7,827 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 2,766 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 2,597 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
Full Honda CBF600 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FY54 BYK is a 2004 Honda CBF600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FY54 BYK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FY54 BYK?

You can check the full history of FY54 BYK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FY54 BYK registered?

FY54 BYK is a 2004 Honda CBF600, first registered on 13 September 2004.

Is FY54 BYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY54 BYK shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FY54 BYK have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FY54 BYK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.