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J31 DAD

2004 Honda CBF600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,970 mi
Last recorded47,970 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda CBF60019,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ31 DAD
MakeHonda
ModelCBF600
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 47,970 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 45,489 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 44,250 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 43,876 miles

rear brake effort is normally better

Fail 28 Sep 2019 43,876 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

rear brake effort is normally better

Fail 24 Aug 2019 43,860 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Front fork seal leaking. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Front fork seal leaking. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Rear tyre worn unevenly, has become 'angular'.

Pass 28 Apr 2018 43,376 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2018 43,325 miles

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 42,498 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2017 42,498 miles

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

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 40,742 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 38,178 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 34,843 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 31,588 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 31,397 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 1 Feb 2012 31,397 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 30,301 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 24,115 miles

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

rear tyre slightly worn

Pass 16 Jul 2008 17,830 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 14,101 miles

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

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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J31 DAD is a 2004 Honda CBF600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J31 DAD, 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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J31 DAD is a 2004 Honda CBF600, first registered on 19 July 2004.

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