Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2005 Honda Cb600?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2005 Honda Cb600?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2005 Honda Cb600?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

How many 2005 Honda Cb600 vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

21% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2005 Honda Cb600 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 130 vehicles, the 2005 Honda Cb600 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 83.8%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2005 Honda Cb600?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2005 Honda Cb600 are: Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (66.2% of vehicles), Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (57.5% of vehicles), Drive chain slightly loose (48% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2005 Honda Cb600?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Honda Cb600 (2005)

130 real MOT outcomes analysed • 83.8% first-time pass rate

2005 Honda Cb600

CarHunch analysed 130 real MOT records for the 2005 Honda Cb600. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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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.

We have limited data for the 2005 Honda Cb600 — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

83.8%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

20.8%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

1.83

Over 11.6 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

14k

Middle half: 8k–26k

For context

These stats describe 130 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 130 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 66.2%

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Lighting 48%

Drive chain slightly loose · Headlamp aim too low · Rear reflector on motorcycle missing · …

Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

Exhaust & emissions 43.8%

Exhaust noisy

Brake wear 29.6%

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit · Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn · Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Other issues 15.2%

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive · Drive chain excessively loose

Suspension & steering 14.7%

Steering movement slightly 'notchy'

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2005.

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Before you buy a 2005 Honda Cb600

Based on MOT data from 130 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 20.8% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Mileage Distribution

Most 2005 Honda Cb600 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

14,179

typical

8,220

low mileage

25,757

high mileage

Half of all 2005 Honda Cb600 vehicles fall between 8,220 and 25,757 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 8,220 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 8,220–25,757 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2005 Honda Cb600s sit.

⚠ Over 34,771 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2005 Honda Cb600 — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 61% of 2005 Honda Cb600s are still active.

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.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

11.6

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

1.83

Avg failures per vehicle

7.2

Avg advisories per vehicle

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