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E37 PLJ

1988 Honda CBR600F

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

30,347 mi
Last recorded30,347 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 1988 Honda CBR600F38,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE37 PLJ
MakeHonda
ModelCBR600F
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 30,347 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 30,321 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2025 30,766 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 30,159 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 30,096 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 29,621 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 29,314 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 28,084 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 26,752 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 25,914 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 24,794 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 23,890 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 22,862 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 21,603 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

rear tyre slightly cracked in places

Pass 5 Jul 2012 20,039 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 18,522 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 17,299 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2010 17,299 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2009 15,852 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 15,091 miles

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 4 Jul 2008 15,034 miles

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2007 13,794 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 12,266 miles

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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E37 PLJ is a 1988 Honda CBR600F in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1988 Honda CBR600F models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 38,266 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 E37 PLJ, 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 38 years old, this Honda CBR600F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E37 PLJ registered?

E37 PLJ is a 1988 Honda CBR600F, first registered on 10 May 1988.

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