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L149 WAP

1993 Honda CBR600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

33,014 mi
Last recorded33,014 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 1993 Honda CBR60029,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL149 WAP
MakeHonda
ModelCBR600
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 33,014 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2025 33,014 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2023 25,084 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2023 25,084 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 21,417 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2022 21,417 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2016 21,340 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 16,281 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 16,229 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 16,229 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 30 Jun 2007 15,709 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2007 15,708 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

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

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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L149 WAP is a 1993 Honda CBR600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 L149 WAP, 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 L149 WAP registered?

L149 WAP is a 1993 Honda CBR600, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L149 WAP safe to buy?

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