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F28 CBR

1997 Honda CBR600F

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

21,614 mi
Last recorded21,614 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda CBR600F26,263 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF28 CBR
MakeHonda
ModelCBR600F
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 21,614 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 23 May 2024 20,084 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Upper Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 19,680 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 19,150 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 19,075 miles

rear shock has reduced dampering

Pass 23 Aug 2019 19,009 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Upper Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

rear tyre has small cut in tread

Fail 15 Aug 2019 19,009 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Upper Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

rear tyre has small cut in tread

Pass 23 Aug 2018 18,694 miles

reduced dampering on rear shock

slight notch on upper and lower headrace steering bearing

Fail 21 Aug 2018 18,694 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

reduced dampering on rear shock

slight notch on upper and lower headrace steering bearing

Pass 12 Jul 2017 18,169 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 17,872 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 14 May 2015 17,320 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 15 May 2014 16,392 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 16,169 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 16,027 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 15,450 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 15,311 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 15,016 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 14,440 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 13,676 miles

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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F28 CBR is a 1997 Honda CBR600F in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1997 Honda CBR600F models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 26,263 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 F28 CBR, 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 29 years old, this Honda CBR600F is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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F28 CBR is a 1997 Honda CBR600F, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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