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SW05 EDU

2005 Honda CBF600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

26,155 mi
Last recorded26,155 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Honda CBF60018,476 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW05 EDU
MakeHonda
ModelCBF600
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 26,155 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under saddle rear of frame slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 25,700 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 25,585 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 25,213 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 24,630 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2021 24,630 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 24,607 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive Tight spots on rotation (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 24,411 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 24,313 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 24,200 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 24,107 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 23,161 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 23,161 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 19,796 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 19,796 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 17,787 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 15,940 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 13,231 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2010 10,681 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 10,681 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 7,362 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 6,756 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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SW05 EDU is a 2005 Honda CBF600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SW05 EDU, 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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What year was SW05 EDU registered?

SW05 EDU is a 2005 Honda CBF600, first registered on 2 June 2005.

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