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K679 KEX

1993 Honda CBR600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

Typical for 1993 Honda CBR60029,809 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK679 KEX
MakeHonda
ModelCBR600
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 May 2023

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Vehicle identification number incomplete (0.2 (b))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear indicator loose

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also oversize for wheel rim (5.2.3 (e))

rear brake hose not supported risk of chaffing on tyre

Pass 24 Aug 2018 66,116 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2016 63,521 miles

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 60,605 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Fail 31 Jan 2015 60,605 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 58,024 miles

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

front tyre cracking on sidewall but not to excess

rear sprocket warn almost to excess

rear tyre has plug repair

Pass 5 Feb 2013 55,654 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2013 55,643 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 50,594 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 51,594 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 43,796 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 17 Jan 2011 43,777 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 41,133 miles

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

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 36,631 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 36,631 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

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

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 38,180 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 38,180 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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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K679 KEX is a 1993 Honda CBR600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 K679 KEX, 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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K679 KEX is a 1993 Honda CBR600, first registered on 13 May 1993.

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