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VU53 FVN

2004 Honda CBF600

Silver Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

29,969 mi
Last recorded29,969 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda CBF60019,006 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU53 FVN
MakeHonda
ModelCBF600
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 29,969 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 28,662 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 27,060 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 26,506 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 25,459 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 24,995 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2020 24,635 miles

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 27 Apr 2020 24,635 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 24,262 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 23,172 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 21,560 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 18,960 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 18,910 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 18,548 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 15 May 2012 18,192 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 2 Jun 2011 16,936 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 16,936 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 14,879 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 8,800 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 7,850 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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VU53 FVN is a 2004 Honda CBF600 in Silver with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VU53 FVN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU53 FVN registered?

VU53 FVN is a 2004 Honda CBF600, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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