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E264 FNU

1997 Honda CBR600F

Multi-colour Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

23,996 mi
Last recorded23,996 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda CBR600F26,263 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE264 FNU
MakeHonda
ModelCBR600F
Year1997
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 23,996 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 23,975 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 23,955 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 12 Aug 2017 23,943 miles

Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 29 Jul 2017 23,932 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease both fronts (3.2.A1k)

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

clutch lever pivot worn

Pass 13 Aug 2015 23,570 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 13 Aug 2015 23,570 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Fail 4 Aug 2015 23,560 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.1a)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Offside Rear Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

rear brake disc rusty and brake binding slightly

several fairing fixings are missing and panels are loose

Pass 30 Nov 2013 23,304 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 22,443 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 19,677 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 66,834 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 11 Jun 2009 66,834 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Pass 24 May 2008 63,497 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 63,497 miles

Rear Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 14 May 2007 59,075 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 59,075 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 18 May 2006 49,739 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

How Reliable is the Honda CBR600F?

Based on 233,298 MOT tests across 21,936 vehicles.

84.3%
Pass Rate
762
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
21,936
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 3,898
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,218
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 2,113
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 1,718
wheel bearings have excessive free play 1,311
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E264 FNU is a 1997 Honda CBR600F in Multi-colour with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1997 Honda CBR600F models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 26,263 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 CBR600F fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 3,898 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E264 FNU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CBR600F typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 29 years old, this Honda CBR600F is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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E264 FNU is a 1997 Honda CBR600F, first registered on 1 November 1997.

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