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WX05 EXV

2005 Honda CB600

Bronze Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

43,503 mi
Last recorded43,503 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Honda CB60016,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX05 EXV
MakeHonda
ModelCB600
Year2005
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 43,503 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2025 43,180 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 42,977 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 42,056 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2022 41,606 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 40,976 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 40,628 miles

Both front discs fitted incorrectly with rotation wrong

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 40,274 miles

Both front discs fitted in wrong rotation direction.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Minor leak and deteriorated in header clamp area

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2019 40,233 miles

Fuel hose insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up Sprocket carrier bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front discs fitted in wrong rotation direction.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Minor leak and deteriorated in header clamp area (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 39,775 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 38,963 miles

Headlight shell cracked

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 37,915 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 37,144 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

clutch operation stiff

headlamp shell broken

Fail 18 Jun 2015 37,144 miles

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1) DANGEROUS

headlamp shell broken

clutch operation stiff

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 36,116 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 34,788 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 26 Jun 2013 34,788 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 32,636 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 32,636 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 30,478 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 13 Jul 2010 24,570 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 20,354 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 16,412 miles

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

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

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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WX05 EXV is a 2005 Honda CB600 in Bronze with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 WX05 EXV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WX05 EXV registered?

WX05 EXV is a 2005 Honda CB600, first registered on 25 May 2005.

Is WX05 EXV safe to buy?

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