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L659 LBV

1994 Honda CBR600F

Blue Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,096 mi
Last recorded73,096 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 1994 Honda CBR600F31,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL659 LBV
MakeHonda
ModelCBR600F
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 73,096 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 72,984 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2023 72,984 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 72,276 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2021 71,107 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2020 69,818 miles

some corrosion on chassis but not to excess

Fail 30 Apr 2020 69,818 miles

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

some corrosion on chassis but not to excess

Pass 25 Aug 2018 68,199 miles

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 tyre valve has slight cracking

Pass 19 Sep 2017 68,026 miles

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 68,026 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 67,708 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Upper Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Upper Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 66,866 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Sep 2015 66,866 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 64,696 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 2 Apr 2013 61,316 miles

Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

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

Front Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

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

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 61,316 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 59,270 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 59,270 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 56,041 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 56,041 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 52,781 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 52,781 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2007 50,212 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 46,101 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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L659 LBV is a 1994 Honda CBR600F in Blue with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L659 LBV, 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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L659 LBV is a 1994 Honda CBR600F, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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