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M438 CBP

1997 Honda CBR600F

Purple Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2021
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

18,874 mi
Last recorded18,874 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2020
Typical for 1997 Honda CBR600F26,263 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM438 CBP
MakeHonda
ModelCBR600F
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2020 18,874 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened small cracks started to appear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front tyre started to perish

some fairing fasteners missing

Pass 24 May 2017 16,915 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 16,915 miles

Steering lock stop maladjusted lock is trapping thumb on right lock, lock stop damaged (2.1.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 16,698 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
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M438 CBP is a 1997 Honda CBR600F in Purple with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Honda CBR600F models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 26,263 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 M438 CBP, 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 29 years old, this Honda CBR600F is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M438 CBP registered?

M438 CBP is a 1997 Honda CBR600F, first registered on 17 February 1997.

Is M438 CBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for M438 CBP shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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