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L597 MFC

1994 Honda CB600F

White Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2023
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

47,164 mi
Last recorded47,164 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2022
Typical for 1994 Honda CB600F33,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL597 MFC
MakeHonda
ModelCB600F
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2022 47,164 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2022 47,164 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 46,932 miles

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 3 Nov 2020 46,929 miles

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

Nearside Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Nov 2019 43,802 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 40,046 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2018 39,967 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Rear suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the rear suspension silencer to swinging arm. (2.4.A.3a)

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

Fail 17 May 2018 39,942 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the rear suspension silencer to swinging arm. (2.4.A.3a)

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

Pass 2 May 2017 36,941 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 36,908 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear suspension fouling which affects the movement of the rear suspension ON EXHAUST (2.4.A.3a)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 34,447 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 6 Apr 2016 34,286 miles

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 33,327 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2015 33,294 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 31,359 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 22 Mar 2008 31,334 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 30,311 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 29,760 miles

How Reliable is the Honda CB600F?

Based on 2,905 MOT tests across 227 vehicles.

84.4%
Pass Rate
1,005
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
227
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 38
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 26
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 23
reflector on motorcycle missing 20
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 17
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L597 MFC is a 1994 Honda CB600F in White with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1994 Honda CB600F models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 33,828 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 CB600F fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L597 MFC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CB600F typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 32 years old, this Honda CB600F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L597 MFC is a 1994 Honda CB600F, first registered on 1 June 1994.

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