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L588 LJM

1994 Honda CBR600F

Purple Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

54,022 mi
Last recorded54,022 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 1994 Honda CBR600F31,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL588 LJM
MakeHonda
ModelCBR600F
Year1994
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 54,022 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 53,514 miles

Rear Upper Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame has surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 53,212 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 52,813 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced motorcycle frame has surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 52,410 miles

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

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

Nearside Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened swing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 52,410 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened swing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 51,747 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 51,725 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear footrest siezed

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 50,395 miles

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 49,025 miles

Front Front tyre valve perished

Pass 17 May 2017 47,331 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. swing arm (2.4.A.1a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 3 May 2017 47,273 miles

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

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. swing arm (2.4.A.1a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

both tyre pressures low

Pass 12 Apr 2016 45,892 miles

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear possible slight crack in disc ?

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. swing arm (2.4.A.1a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 45,892 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear possible slight crack in disc ?

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. swing arm (2.4.A.1a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 44,614 miles

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Upper Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

possible slight cracking rear disc ?

Fail 19 Mar 2015 44,614 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Upper Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

front tyre pressure low

possible slight cracking rear disc ?

Fail 16 Oct 2014 44,574 miles

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2013 42,042 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

seat slightly loose offside bolt missing

Fail 17 Jan 2013 42,029 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.6)

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

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

seat slightly loose offside bolt missing

Pass 13 Aug 2011 39,146 miles

Centre stand seazed in the not fully up position

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 11 Aug 2011 39,146 miles

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

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Centre stand seazed in the not fully up position

Dust cap missing from rear tyre valve

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2009 35,602 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 32,378 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 32,377 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 30,917 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 30,638 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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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L588 LJM is a 1994 Honda CBR600F in Purple with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 1994 Honda CBR600F models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 31,064 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 L588 LJM, 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 32 years old, this Honda CBR600F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L588 LJM is a 1994 Honda CBR600F, first registered on 14 July 1994.

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