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VN05 VNR

2005 Honda CB600

Orange Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

41,553 mi
Last recorded41,553 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Honda CB60016,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN05 VNR
MakeHonda
ModelCB600
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 41,553 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2024 39,848 miles
Fail 3 May 2024 39,848 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 May 2023 36,182 miles
Fail 12 May 2023 36,182 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2022 31,368 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 30,338 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 30,154 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 29,015 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 24,352 miles

Exhaust clamp missing, but not leaking.

Pass 13 Jul 2017 21,043 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 20,762 miles

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

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Exhaust clamp missing

Fail 12 Jul 2016 20,762 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

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

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Exhaust clamp missing

Pass 29 Jul 2015 20,422 miles

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

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Fail 25 Jul 2015 20,396 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Pass 31 May 2014 16,393 miles

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

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

Front tyre worn unevenly

Fail 29 May 2014 16,393 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

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

Front Direction indicator deteriorated and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Rear Direction indicator deteriorated and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

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

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

Front tyre worn unevenly

Pass 22 Mar 2013 12,254 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 10,243 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 6,170 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 3,572 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 808 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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VN05 VNR is a 2005 Honda CB600 in Orange with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 VN05 VNR, 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 VN05 VNR registered?

VN05 VNR is a 2005 Honda CB600, first registered on 4 May 2005.

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