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RN04 VCJ

2004 Honda CBF600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

77,943 mi
Last recorded77,943 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda CBF60019,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN04 VCJ
MakeHonda
ModelCBF600
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 77,943 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2025 77,943 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 74,221 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2024 74,221 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 74,149 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2021 74,048 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 73,936 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 73,805 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 73,496 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 73,488 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 71,581 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 64,793 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

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

Fail 2 Aug 2013 53,064 miles

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

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 53,064 miles

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

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 42,037 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 30,972 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 19,993 miles

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

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 10,019 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 16 Jul 2009 10,019 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Front wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.3.5a)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 28 Jul 2008 8,438 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 8,438 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 7,215 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
Full Honda CBF600 reliability report

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RN04 VCJ is a 2004 Honda CBF600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RN04 VCJ, 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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RN04 VCJ is a 2004 Honda CBF600, first registered on 4 August 2004.

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