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E973 JLM

1988 Honda CBR600F-J

White Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

57,783 mi
Last recorded57,783 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2023
Typical for 1988 Honda CBR600F-J37,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE973 JLM
MakeHonda
ModelCBR600F-J
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2023 57,783 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 57,466 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2022 57,465 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected sticking (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 56,884 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 56,584 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2016 56,382 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2016 56,382 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 55,942 miles

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 20 Nov 2015 55,942 miles

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front suspension assembly component loose clamp bolts (2.3.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 54,877 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 53,700 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 51,762 miles

Centre Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 23 Aug 2012 51,756 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Centre Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 49,054 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2010 46,672 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 12 Aug 2010 46,598 miles

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2009 43,948 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 20 Aug 2009 43,925 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2008 40,952 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 22 Aug 2008 40,950 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 38,243 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 38,237 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 24 May 2006 37,559 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 37,559 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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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E973 JLM is a 1988 Honda CBR600F-J in White with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 E973 JLM, 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.

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What year was E973 JLM registered?

E973 JLM is a 1988 Honda CBR600F-J, first registered on 11 March 1988.

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