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OU05 CME

2005 Honda CBF600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

37,041 mi
Last recorded37,041 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Honda CBF60018,476 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 CME
MakeHonda
ModelCBF600
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 37,041 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 29 Jan 2026 37,041 miles

Lower Engine mounting/bracket excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

gear lever pivot bolt insecure

Pass 13 Jan 2025 34,488 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 33,007 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 29,401 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 27,315 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 25,892 miles

Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2019 25,005 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 24,098 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 24,098 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 27 Mar 2015 23,231 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 22,127 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 20,294 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 18,636 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 16,545 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 14,614 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 14,614 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2009 12,789 miles

Brake fluid reservoir cap missing (3.2.B1c)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 12,789 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 10,819 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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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OU05 CME is a 2005 Honda CBF600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OU05 CME, 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 OU05 CME registered?

OU05 CME is a 2005 Honda CBF600, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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