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J189 HMV

1997 Honda CBR600F

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,311 mi
Last recorded51,311 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2020
Typical for 1997 Honda CBR600F26,263 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ189 HMV
MakeHonda
ModelCBR600F
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2020 51,311 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2016 49,657 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake component is slightly corroded brake disc (3.1.5)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2016 49,657 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged starting to perish (4.1.2c)

Rear Brake component is slightly corroded brake disc (3.1.5)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 47,681 miles

Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Fail 31 Mar 2015 47,681 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 44,443 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 44,425 miles

Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

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

Headlamp missing (1.2.3a)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 79,323 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 79,296 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 79,198 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 78,501 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 77,171 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 75,982 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 73,669 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 73,667 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2006 69,908 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
Full Honda CBR600F reliability report

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J189 HMV is a 1997 Honda CBR600F in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 J189 HMV, 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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J189 HMV is a 1997 Honda CBR600F, first registered on 20 August 1997.

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