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F47 LYJ

1989 Honda CBR600F-J

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2023
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

2,422 mi
Last recorded2,422 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2022
Typical for 1989 Honda CBR600F-J47,521 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF47 LYJ
MakeHonda
ModelCBR600F-J
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2022 2,422 miles

bike is Modified Seat/bars etc

Pass 2 May 2020 25 miles

Drive chain has some stiff links.

Drive chain split link fitted.

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake caliper corroded but not seriously weakened Brake pad area. (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2020 24 miles

Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

Handlebar retaining device missing (2.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake component inadequately mounted (1.1.21 (c))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Corrosion on drive chain.

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Drive chain split link fitted.

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake caliper corroded but not seriously weakened Brake pad area. (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2019

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2018

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

front brake hoses long

Fail 14 Feb 2018

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

front brake hoses long

Pass 1 Mar 2013 51,845 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 47,521 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 43,035 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 43,042 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 42,009 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2007 38,541 miles

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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F47 LYJ is a 1989 Honda CBR600F-J in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1989 Honda CBR600F-J models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 47,521 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 F47 LYJ, 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 37 years old, this Honda CBR600F-J is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F47 LYJ is a 1989 Honda CBR600F-J, first registered on 22 March 1989.

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