Honda Cb600 (2005)
2005 Honda Cb600
CarHunch analysed 130 real MOT records for the 2005 Honda Cb600. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2005 Honda CB600 passes its MOT at 83.8%, which is a solid 3.8 percentage points above the UK average, suggesting this bike has held up reasonably well over nearly two decades. However, one in five of these machines (20.8%) has recorded a dangerous defect at some point, so you'll want a thorough pre-purchase inspection and full service history check.
With a median mileage of just 14,179 miles, these are lightly-used bikes for their age, though the average sits higher at 18,536—a sign some have been properly ridden while others are garage queens. Expect around 1.8 failures and 7.2 advisories per test, meaning corrosion, worn controls, and brake wear are the likely culprits; budget for a full chain, sprocket, and brake fluid refresh before you ride it regularly.
What to check before buying a 2005 Honda Cb600
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 20.8% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 2005 Honda Cb600 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2005 Honda Cb600 vehicles fall between 8,220 and 25,757 miles.
2005 Honda Cb600 — Still on the Road
46 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 61% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2005 Honda Cb600
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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48.3%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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42%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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32.1%
Drive chain slightly loose
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27.6%
Exhaust noisy
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22.9%
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn
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21.4%
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
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20.4%
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
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17.9%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2005. Counts include advisories and failures.
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