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AX05 HKW

2005 Honda CBF600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

29,173 mi
Last recorded29,173 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Honda CBF60018,476 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 HKW
MakeHonda
ModelCBF600
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 29,173 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 26,318 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 24,980 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 21,076 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 17,727 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 14,575 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 12,170 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 10,369 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 9,585 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2017 9,585 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 9,294 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 8,334 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 8,312 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

slight pitting on front fork stantions

Fail 13 Nov 2012 8,312 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

slight pitting on front fork stantions

Pass 16 Nov 2011 8,214 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 8,213 miles

Rear position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2b)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 8,153 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2009 7,854 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2009 7,854 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 6,316 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 6,316 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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AX05 HKW is a 2005 Honda CBF600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AX05 HKW, 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 AX05 HKW registered?

AX05 HKW is a 2005 Honda CBF600, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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