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VK55 MBY

2005 Honda CBF600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

19,882 mi
Last recorded19,882 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Honda CBF60018,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK55 MBY
MakeHonda
ModelCBF600
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2024 19,882 miles

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

Offside right hand fairing slightly loose and starter relay mount broken so relay loose

Pass 11 May 2023 18,419 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2023 18,419 miles

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

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 15,190 miles

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 15,190 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit borderline (1.1.13 (a))

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

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 12,723 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2021 12,723 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 10,192 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 9,474 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 9,158 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 8,190 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 6,855 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 5,884 miles

Front tyre worn

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

Uneven wear on rear tyre

Fail 30 Apr 2013 4,356 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 4,356 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 3,351 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 2,481 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 2,063 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 256 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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VK55 MBY is a 2005 Honda CBF600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VK55 MBY, 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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VK55 MBY is a 2005 Honda CBF600, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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