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F179 CTX

1989 Honda CBR600F

Black Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

36,289 mi
Last recorded36,289 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2022
Typical for 1989 Honda CBR600F36,405 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF179 CTX
MakeHonda
ModelCBR600F
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Jan 2022 36,289 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust collector has large hole. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim not tested Headlamp insecure and aim too low. (4.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 36,015 miles

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

Front Front tyre year of manufacture -1997

Offside Rear Offside chain adjuster wrong way around but wheel is still in alignment.

Rear Rear tyre year of manufacture -1997

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

Fail 2 Apr 2019 36,010 miles

Central Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play Front lower headstock bearing xs play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Rear tyre just below 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 35,594 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 35,585 miles

Central Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 35,436 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 35,326 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 35,192 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 35,192 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 35,053 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 35,053 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

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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F179 CTX is a 1989 Honda CBR600F in Black with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1989 Honda CBR600F models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 36,405 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 F179 CTX, 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 37 years old, this Honda CBR600F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F179 CTX registered?

F179 CTX is a 1989 Honda CBR600F, first registered on 11 April 1989.

Is F179 CTX safe to buy?

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