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M40 CBR

1995 Honda CBR600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

34,842 mi
Last recorded34,842 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1995 Honda CBR60030,356 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM40 CBR
MakeHonda
ModelCBR600
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 34,842 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 34,377 miles
Pass 4 May 2024 33,172 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 31,831 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2022 30,237 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 28,757 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 26,102 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2019 26,051 miles

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

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

Drive chain rivet link not riveted

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 24,152 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Front tyre on 1.58mm. Very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 May 2017 23,670 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 23,670 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2016 23,324 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 22,487 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 20,647 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 19,200 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 21 Aug 2012 19,200 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 17,647 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 16,897 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 15,686 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Jun 2008 15,661 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 May 2007 13,845 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 18 May 2006 11,780 miles

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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M40 CBR is a 1995 Honda CBR600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1995 Honda CBR600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 30,356 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 M40 CBR, 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 31 years old, this Honda CBR600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M40 CBR registered?

M40 CBR is a 1995 Honda CBR600, first registered on 5 May 1995.

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