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PF05 BVE

2005 Honda CBF600

Grey Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

24,334 mi
Last recorded24,334 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Honda CBF60018,476 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF05 BVE
MakeHonda
ModelCBF600
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 24,334 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2025 24,334 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 23,424 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2023 23,397 miles

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

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

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2022 21,789 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened swing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

indicators action delayed when first switched on

Fail 18 Jun 2022 21,789 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front 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))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened swing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

indicators action delayed when first switched on

Pass 4 Jun 2021 20,493 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened swing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2021 20,493 miles

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

Rear Brake excessively binding pedal sticking on (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened swing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 17,888 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 11,099 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 6,045 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 5,921 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 5,693 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 5,630 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 5,394 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 4,896 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 4,385 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 3,902 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 3,532 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 3,009 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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PF05 BVE is a 2005 Honda CBF600 in Grey 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 PF05 BVE, 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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PF05 BVE is a 2005 Honda CBF600, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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