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K181 MAH

1997 Honda CBR600F

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

82,633 mi
Last recorded82,633 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda CBR600F26,263 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK181 MAH
MakeHonda
ModelCBR600F
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 82,633 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 81,307 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Aug 2024 81,307 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 80,930 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jun 2019 80,930 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen kick up is to the off side (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 80,590 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 80,505 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 80,392 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 80,145 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 79,359 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 77,423 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 75,310 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 75,310 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 72,320 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 68,564 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 68,564 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 66,885 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 64,159 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2006 62,961 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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K181 MAH is a 1997 Honda CBR600F in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 K181 MAH, 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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What year was K181 MAH registered?

K181 MAH is a 1997 Honda CBR600F, first registered on 19 June 1997.

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