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F242 MBT

1989 Honda CBR600F

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2019
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,120 mi
Last recorded38,120 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 1989 Honda CBR600F36,405 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF242 MBT
MakeHonda
ModelCBR600F
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 38,120 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 37,563 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 36,521 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 36,521 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 32,541 miles

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

rear brake performance poor

Pass 30 May 2008 32,128 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Rear brake reading low

Pass 13 Jun 2006 27,689 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 27,673 miles

Front All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

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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F242 MBT is a 1989 Honda CBR600F in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F242 MBT, 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.

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What year was F242 MBT registered?

F242 MBT is a 1989 Honda CBR600F, first registered on 15 May 1989.

Is F242 MBT safe to buy?

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