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MJ55 GVK

2005 Honda CBF600

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

48,131 mi
Last recorded48,131 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Honda CBF60018,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ55 GVK
MakeHonda
ModelCBF600
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 48,131 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 46,057 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 44,218 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2023 44,218 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 40,452 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2022 40,452 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 36,009 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 32,062 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 29,428 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2019 29,428 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn 2.8mm (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn 3.0mm (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 11 May 2018 27,052 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2017 24,924 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2016 20,872 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 18,209 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 12,774 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 9,158 miles

front brake pads worn slightly

Pass 17 Sep 2010 9,114 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 8,273 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 6,314 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

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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MJ55 GVK is a 2005 Honda CBF600 in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 MJ55 GVK, 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 MJ55 GVK registered?

MJ55 GVK is a 2005 Honda CBF600, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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