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PL05 FFG

2005 Honda CB600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

45,601 mi
Last recorded45,601 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Honda CB60016,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL05 FFG
MakeHonda
ModelCB600
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 45,601 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2025 45,593 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 43,512 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2024 43,512 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 40,900 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))

Fail 16 Jun 2023 40,900 miles

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

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

Rear Brake component insecure Brake pad pin. (1.1.21 (c))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2022 37,878 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2022 37,878 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 37,717 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

Pass 2 May 2019 37,486 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 36,077 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 36,077 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 34,424 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 31,428 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2015 28,597 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 28,592 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 25,361 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 23,189 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 20,124 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 16,780 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 13,704 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 9,094 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 8,728 miles

How Reliable is the Honda CB600?

Based on 51,340 MOT tests across 4,424 vehicles.

84.4%
Pass Rate
929
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
4,424
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 773
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 476
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 379
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 332
reflector on motorcycle missing 297
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PL05 FFG is a 2005 Honda CB600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2005 Honda CB600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.3% with a typical mileage of 16,472 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 CB600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 773 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PL05 FFG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CB600 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Honda CB600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PL05 FFG registered?

PL05 FFG is a 2005 Honda CB600, first registered on 13 July 2005.

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