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E605 JLW

1988 Honda CBR600F

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

41,525 mi
Last recorded41,525 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 1988 Honda CBR600F38,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE605 JLW
MakeHonda
ModelCBR600F
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 41,525 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Fork seals both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 41,523 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2021 41,523 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2016 37,006 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 30 Oct 2014 36,521 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nearside Front Upper Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

Fail 28 Oct 2014 36,521 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nearside Front Upper Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 31,063 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 31,030 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 30,777 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 30,500 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 30,026 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 29,285 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear seat panel and mud guard lose.

Fail 19 Oct 2007 29,277 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear seat panel and mud guard lose.

Pass 28 Oct 2006 27,583 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2006 27,561 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.3)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

front tyre side wall cracked

oil on bottom right fork lower

split link fitted to drive chain

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
Full Honda CBR600F reliability report

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E605 JLW is a 1988 Honda CBR600F in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 E605 JLW, 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 E605 JLW registered?

E605 JLW is a 1988 Honda CBR600F, first registered on 17 March 1988.

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