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K478 TKE

1993 Honda CBR600F

White Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

5,457 mi
Last recorded5,457 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2014
Typical for 1993 Honda CBR600F31,179 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK478 TKE
MakeHonda
ModelCBR600F
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2014 5,457 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2014 5,457 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 463 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2013 463 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by cables caught on a projection (2.1.2c)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Fail 25 Feb 2013 463 miles

Front position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Front brake is binding slightly

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2013 32,501 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front brake is binding slightly

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 13 Feb 2012 31,083 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 31,083 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 28,027 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 21,271 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 21,235 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 20,870 miles

Front Front position lamp slightly discoloured (1.1.2a)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2006 20,214 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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K478 TKE is a 1993 Honda CBR600F in White with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1993 Honda CBR600F models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 31,179 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 K478 TKE, 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 33 years old, this Honda CBR600F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K478 TKE registered?

K478 TKE is a 1993 Honda CBR600F, first registered on 17 April 1993.

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