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PL04 XPM

2004 Honda CBF600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

29,734 mi
Last recorded29,734 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda CBF60019,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL04 XPM
MakeHonda
ModelCBF600
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 29,734 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2025 29,729 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 29,015 miles

Coolant bottle empty

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

Offside Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Swingarm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 25,872 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 23,015 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 3 Aug 2018 19,359 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced swinging arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

nearside fairing & tank damaged

Pass 29 Mar 2017 17,696 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion L/H (2.3.3)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 17,696 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Front (3.2.A1f(i))

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil R/H (2.3.3)

Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake Front (3.3.A1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion L/H (2.3.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 11,808 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 27 Feb 2015 11,808 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 7,928 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 7,928 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 7,859 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 7,538 miles

rear hugger touching rear tyre

Pass 14 Oct 2010 7,121 miles

Rear hugger fouling tyre.

Pass 21 Sep 2009 5,651 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 17 Sep 2009 5,651 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 4,334 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 4,237 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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PL04 XPM is a 2004 Honda CBF600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 PL04 XPM, 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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PL04 XPM is a 2004 Honda CBF600, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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