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WF05 YFU

2005 Honda CBF600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

38,927 mi
Last recorded38,927 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Honda CBF60018,476 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF05 YFU
MakeHonda
ModelCBF600
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2025 38,927 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2025 38,927 miles

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

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 35,913 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 33,664 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2023 33,664 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 26,496 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 26,496 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 19,156 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 17,943 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 17,943 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 May 2018 16,830 miles
Fail 19 May 2018 16,830 miles

Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2017 16,213 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 14,710 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2016 14,622 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 18 May 2015 12,260 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 12,173 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 11,653 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 11,120 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 10,284 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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WF05 YFU is a 2005 Honda CBF600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WF05 YFU, 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 WF05 YFU registered?

WF05 YFU is a 2005 Honda CBF600, first registered on 5 May 2005.

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