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HT05 KGJ

2005 Honda CBR600F

Black Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

53,454 mi
Last recorded53,454 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Honda CBR600F14,556 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT05 KGJ
MakeHonda
ModelCBR600F
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 53,454 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2026 53,448 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2025 50,931 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2025 50,919 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 47,912 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 45,778 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 45,156 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2022 45,156 miles

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 44,910 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 44,910 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 44,474 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 14,128 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 5 May 2017 40,221 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 40,221 miles

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

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 35,900 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 33,836 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 24 Feb 2015 33,836 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 33,572 miles

Slight resistance on indicator switch when turn to LHS

Pass 30 Sep 2011 33,089 miles

Chain has some Tight spots in it

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Headlamp has a non std beam pattern but is not too high to dazzle - it is the standard headlamp for the bike

L/H rear Position Bulb not working but R/H is working OK

Fail 30 Sep 2011 33,089 miles

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

Chain has some Tight spots in it

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Headlamp has a non std beam pattern but is not too high to dazzle - it is the standard headlamp for the bike

L/H rear Position Bulb not working but R/H is working OK

Pass 27 Jul 2009 14,990 miles

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

Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

advise + mainstand pivot point siezed

Fail 21 Jul 2009 14,988 miles

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

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

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

Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

advise + mainstand pivot point siezed

Pass 5 Aug 2008 12,766 miles

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

advise + handle bar weight missing

advise + mainstand is seized

How Reliable is the Honda CBR600F?

Based on 233,298 MOT tests across 21,936 vehicles.

84.3%
Pass Rate
762
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
21,936
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 3,898
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,218
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 2,113
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 1,718
wheel bearings have excessive free play 1,311
Full Honda CBR600F reliability report

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HT05 KGJ is a 2005 Honda CBR600F in Black with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2005 Honda CBR600F models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 14,556 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 CBR600F fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 3,898 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HT05 KGJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CBR600F typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 21 years old, this Honda CBR600F is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HT05 KGJ registered?

HT05 KGJ is a 2005 Honda CBR600F, first registered on 2 August 2005.

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