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GU05 WBT

2005 Honda CBF600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,305 mi
Last recorded47,305 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Honda CBF60018,476 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 WBT
MakeHonda
ModelCBF600
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 47,305 miles
Fail 30 May 2026 47,305 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2025 47,305 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2025 47,305 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2024 47,062 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2024 47,062 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2022 46,756 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 46,380 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 46,380 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 42,528 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 41,119 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 38,642 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 38,642 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Apr 2018 38,642 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 37,143 miles

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 34,448 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 33,078 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 22 Feb 2014 30,294 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2014 30,293 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 26,857 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 26,855 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2012 23,866 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 20,138 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 20,138 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 17,192 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 13,608 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 10,481 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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GU05 WBT is a 2005 Honda CBF600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GU05 WBT, 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 GU05 WBT registered?

GU05 WBT is a 2005 Honda CBF600, first registered on 12 March 2005.

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