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K43 SLW

1993 Honda CBR600

Gold Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

96,060 mi
Last recorded96,060 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 1993 Honda CBR60029,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK43 SLW
MakeHonda
ModelCBR600
Year1993
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 96,060 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 94,663 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2024 94,663 miles

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 93,023 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Feb 2023 93,013 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn RH noticable lip on disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Handlebar restricted in free movement from lock to lock switch hitting tank/cluch leaver hitting fairing (2.1.4 (c))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

slight oil leak from gear shifing shaft

Pass 1 Oct 2021 90,473 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 85,386 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 76,394 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 76,389 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Offside Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 72,793 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 70,649 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 69,562 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2016 69,562 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2015 63,322 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 61,932 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2012 61,932 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2011 58,004 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 17 May 2011 58,004 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 5 May 2010 56,315 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2009 54,357 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 53,655 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 53,605 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

How Reliable is the Honda CBR600?

Based on 17,884 MOT tests across 1,788 vehicles.

82.5%
Pass Rate
770
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
1,788
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 333
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 226
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 204
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 194
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 141
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K43 SLW is a 1993 Honda CBR600 in Gold with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 1993 Honda CBR600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 29,809 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 CBR600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K43 SLW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CBR600 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 33 years old, this Honda CBR600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K43 SLW registered?

K43 SLW is a 1993 Honda CBR600, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K43 SLW safe to buy?

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