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H491 XYU

1990 Honda CBR600F

Black Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2016
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

36,819 mi
Last recorded36,819 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2015
Typical for 1990 Honda CBR600F36,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH491 XYU
MakeHonda
ModelCBR600F
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc
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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Apr 2015 36,819 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 36,819 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 36,744 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 36,744 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 36,588 miles

Front Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 36,588 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 36,465 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2012 36,465 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 46,851 miles

DAYTIME USE ONLY

No lights fitted at time of test

Pass 4 Sep 2007 46,319 miles

Chain guard missing

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

No lights fitted at time of test

side stand return spring weak

Fail 1 Sep 2007 46,319 miles

Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Chain guard missing

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

No lights fitted at time of test

Side stand return spring weak.

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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H491 XYU is a 1990 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 1990 Honda CBR600F models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 36,744 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 H491 XYU, 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 36 years old, this Honda CBR600F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H491 XYU registered?

H491 XYU is a 1990 Honda CBR600F, first registered on 15 October 1990.

Is H491 XYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for H491 XYU shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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