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H281 BMY

1991 Honda CBR600F

Multi-colour Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

57,801 mi
Last recorded57,801 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 1991 Honda CBR600F36,008 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH281 BMY
MakeHonda
ModelCBR600F
Year1991
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 57,801 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 56,479 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 56,469 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 54,100 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2019 54,100 miles

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

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2018 50,387 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 47,753 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 40,841 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 33,396 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 33,386 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Fail 3 Jan 2014 23,804 miles

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

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

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 23,804 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 16,520 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 12,878 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

l/h lockstop needs adustment

front tyre perished

Fail 22 Dec 2011 12,878 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

front tyre perished

Pass 12 Aug 2009 12,828 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 12,525 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 11,578 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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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H281 BMY is a 1991 Honda CBR600F in Multi-colour with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1991 Honda CBR600F models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 36,008 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 H281 BMY, 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 35 years old, this Honda CBR600F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H281 BMY registered?

H281 BMY is a 1991 Honda CBR600F, first registered on 9 July 1991.

Is H281 BMY safe to buy?

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