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J17 CBR

1999 Honda CBR600F

Yellow Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

18,526 mi
Last recorded18,526 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Honda CBR600F23,366 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ17 CBR
MakeHonda
ModelCBR600F
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 18,526 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 17,582 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 13,117 miles

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

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Oct 2023 13,117 miles

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

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

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Jul 2023 13,117 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Front Tyre cracking

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 13,106 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 13,036 miles

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

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 16 Jul 2013 13,036 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2012 12,050 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2011 12,038 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2011 12,038 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 11 May 2010 11,660 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 21 May 2009 11,657 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 3 May 2008 11,508 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 11,346 miles

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

Front Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 25 Mar 2006 10,657 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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J17 CBR is a 1999 Honda CBR600F in Yellow with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1999 Honda CBR600F models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 23,366 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 J17 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 27 years old, this Honda CBR600F is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J17 CBR registered?

J17 CBR is a 1999 Honda CBR600F, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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