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N168 PYF

1996 Honda CBR600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

41,586 mi
Last recorded41,586 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Honda CBR60026,922 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN168 PYF
MakeHonda
ModelCBR600
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 41,586 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 40,348 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 40,326 miles

Front Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2023 40,254 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 40,022 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 39,457 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 37,966 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2016 37,946 miles

Drive chain worn to excess severe tight spot (6.2.1e)

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed severe cracking in tread area (4.1.2a(iii)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' steering bearings worn (2.2.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 37,916 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 37,440 miles

slight cracking in tread of rear tyre

Pass 23 Jun 2010 35,277 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 33,171 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 3,032 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 26,927 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 23,464 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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N168 PYF is a 1996 Honda CBR600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1996 Honda CBR600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 26,922 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 N168 PYF, 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 30 years old, this Honda CBR600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N168 PYF registered?

N168 PYF is a 1996 Honda CBR600, first registered on 21 June 1996.

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