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N397 KKH

1996 Honda CBR600F

Multi-colour Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

16,454 mi
Last recorded16,454 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2025
Typical for 1996 Honda CBR600F27,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN397 KKH
MakeHonda
ModelCBR600F
Year1996
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2025 16,454 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 15,015 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 10,510 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2023 10,508 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam pass switch (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 10,464 miles

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

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

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

handlebar grips rotate but secure

Pass 2 Apr 2020 10,172 miles

Nearside fairing loose

Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Mar 2020 10,167 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside fairing loose

Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 9,848 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

no mirrors fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2016 9,604 miles

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

no mirrors fitted

Fail 28 Jul 2016 9,604 miles

Front Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

no mirrors fitted

Fail 24 Apr 2015 8,855 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

mirrors repaired but appear ok

Pass 24 Apr 2015 8,855 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

mirrors repaired but appear ok

Pass 25 Apr 2014 8,077 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Jul 2013 8,066 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 6,143 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 6,143 miles

Centre Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 6,138 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 5,381 miles

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

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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N397 KKH is a 1996 Honda CBR600F in Multi-colour with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Honda CBR600F models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 27,315 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 N397 KKH, 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 30 years old, this Honda CBR600F is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N397 KKH is a 1996 Honda CBR600F, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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