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WU05 COJ

2005 Honda CBF600

Yellow Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

18,931 mi
Last recorded18,931 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Honda CBF60018,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU05 COJ
MakeHonda
ModelCBF600
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 18,931 miles

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

Front mudguard damaged

Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Fail 31 Oct 2025 18,931 miles

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Front mudguard damaged

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2022 18,905 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 17,081 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

front forks have gaitors fitted unable to see seals

front mudguard damaged

Fail 19 Sep 2019 17,081 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

front forks have gaitors fitted unable to see seals

front mudguard damaged

Pass 11 May 2018 15,521 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 15 Jun 2017 14,689 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 14,593 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 14,591 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 14,591 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 14,387 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Fail 1 Aug 2012 14,387 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 7 May 2011 14,105 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 13,863 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 13,863 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 13,663 miles

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

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

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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WU05 COJ is a 2005 Honda CBF600 in Yellow with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WU05 COJ, 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 WU05 COJ registered?

WU05 COJ is a 2005 Honda CBF600, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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