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MF55 BWB

2005 Honda CBF600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

65,405 mi
Last recorded65,405 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Honda CBF60018,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF55 BWB
MakeHonda
ModelCBF600
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 65,405 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

chip on headlight

Pass 31 Oct 2024 65,300 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 64,819 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 64,817 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 28 Jun 2023 63,050 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 62,387 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 57,736 miles

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

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 16 Feb 2019 53,761 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 46,937 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 37,730 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 22,439 miles

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

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

Rear nail in rear tyre

Pass 30 Aug 2014 12,582 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 11,562 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 4 Sep 2013 11,562 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 9,804 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 9,804 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 8,241 miles

Rear Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Fail 2 Sep 2011 8,241 miles

Centre Front Horn not working (1.7.3a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 6,080 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 1,920 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 1,778 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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MF55 BWB is a 2005 Honda CBF600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 MF55 BWB, 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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MF55 BWB is a 2005 Honda CBF600, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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