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K797 PAE

1997 Honda CBR600F

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

81,409 mi
Last recorded81,409 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda CBR600F26,263 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK797 PAE
MakeHonda
ModelCBR600F
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 81,409 miles

Front Brake caliper corroded but not seriously weakened front brakes slightly binding (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2024 81,409 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected Throttle is sticking (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm left (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 78,308 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 78,089 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2022 78,089 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 77,390 miles

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

Headlamp mask fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2015 75,647 miles

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

Headlamp Mask Fitted

Fail 21 Oct 2015 75,647 miles

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

Headlamp Mask Fitted

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 72,970 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 16 Oct 2014 72,970 miles

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

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

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2013 67,838 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 66,627 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 17 Oct 2011 65,611 miles

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

front and rear discs poss have very slight cracks adjcent to drilling holes

Pass 17 Oct 2011 65,611 miles

front and rear discs poss have very slight cracks adjcent to drilling holes

Pass 29 Sep 2010 64,353 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 64,345 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 60,055 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 60,008 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2006 59,964 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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K797 PAE is a 1997 Honda CBR600F in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 K797 PAE, 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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K797 PAE is a 1997 Honda CBR600F, first registered on 9 July 1997.

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