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N431 JLM

1996 Honda CBR600F

Blue Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

55,936 mi
Last recorded55,936 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Honda CBR600F27,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN431 JLM
MakeHonda
ModelCBR600F
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 55,936 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2026 55,893 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 55,745 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 54,795 miles

Steering operation insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.4 (e))

Fail 18 Jun 2022 54,781 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Wheel spindle locking device missing FRONT WHEEL AXLE PIIN MISSING (5.2.1 (d))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Steering operation insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.4 (e))

Pass 27 May 2021 52,939 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2021 52,937 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel spindle loose (5.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2020 52,018 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BORDERLINE (5.2.3 (e))

slight bind on front brake

Pass 23 Mar 2019 42,961 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 41,045 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 18 Sep 2017 41,045 miles

Clutch lever positioned so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 39,025 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake master cylinder slightly damaged (3.2.B1b)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Fail 30 Aug 2016 39,025 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Brake master cylinder slightly damaged (3.2.B1b)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 38,989 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2015 38,981 miles

Brake linkage clevis joint excessively worn (3.2.A1d)

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

sidestand bolts loose

Pass 21 Jun 2014 38,829 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 4 Jul 2013 38,588 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 38,588 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 37,272 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 23 Apr 2012 37,271 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 35,768 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 34,942 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 6 Apr 2009 33,704 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 33,704 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 30,947 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 30,947 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 28,663 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 28,020 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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N431 JLM is a 1996 Honda CBR600F in Blue with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 N431 JLM, 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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What year was N431 JLM registered?

N431 JLM is a 1996 Honda CBR600F, first registered on 4 July 1996.

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