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PN55 VNU

2005 Honda CB600

White Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

107,709 mi
Last recorded107,709 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Honda CB60016,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN55 VNU
MakeHonda
ModelCB600
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 107,709 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2026 107,704 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 105,553 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 102,512 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 98,071 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2020 98,071 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 92,564 miles

Clutch cable outer has broken apart exposing inner cable

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

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

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

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear brake pedal slightly rough in operation

Fail 26 Sep 2019 92,564 miles

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

Clutch cable outer has broken apart exposing inner cable

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

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

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

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear brake pedal slightly rough in operation

Pass 26 Sep 2018 86,354 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Sep 2018 86,354 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 82,382 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 76,167 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

advise front forks some corrosion but function ok

advise oil leak from engine sprocket area near side of motor

Fail 19 Sep 2016 76,167 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

advise front forks some corrosion but function ok

advise oil leak from engine sprocket area near side of motor

Pass 15 Sep 2015 69,253 miles

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

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

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 63,072 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2014 63,072 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 55,807 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 49,336 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 42,666 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2011 42,666 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 36,187 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 36,187 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 29,114 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Nearside Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

gear lever slightly bent

Fail 23 Sep 2009 29,114 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Nearside Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

gear lever slightly bent

Pass 1 Sep 2008 21,289 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

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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PN55 VNU is a 2005 Honda CB600 in White with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 PN55 VNU, 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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PN55 VNU is a 2005 Honda CB600, first registered on 24 September 2005.

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