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E540 ADS

1988 Honda CBR600F-J

White Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,121 mi
Last recorded75,121 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Honda CBR600F-J37,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE540 ADS
MakeHonda
ModelCBR600F-J
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 75,121 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Rear tyre has slight cracking

Fail 24 Apr 2026 75,121 miles

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Rear tyre has slight cracking

Pass 8 Jun 2013 75,049 miles

nearside mirror missing

nearside rear indicator damaged

offside rear indicator damaged

Pass 11 Jun 2011 75,041 miles

front mudguard been repaird

Pass 17 May 2008 74,806 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Slight crack on front mudguard.

Pass 24 Mar 2007 7,401 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2007 7,401 miles

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Fail 19 Aug 2006 73,976 miles

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2005 73,862 miles

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

How Reliable is the Honda CBR600F-J?

Based on 497 MOT tests across 107 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
515
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
107
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 14
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 14
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 13
reflector on motorcycle missing 8
Brake disc(s) excessively worn 6
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E540 ADS is a 1988 Honda CBR600F-J in White with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1988 Honda CBR600F-J models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 37,398 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-J fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 14 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E540 ADS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CBR600F-J typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 38 years old, this Honda CBR600F-J is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E540 ADS registered?

E540 ADS is a 1988 Honda CBR600F-J, first registered on 12 April 1988.

Is E540 ADS safe to buy?

The MOT history for E540 ADS shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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