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N438 GSJ

1996 Honda CBR600F

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

51,151 mi
Last recorded51,151 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2023
Typical for 1996 Honda CBR600F27,315 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN438 GSJ
MakeHonda
ModelCBR600F
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2023 51,151 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 14 Apr 2023 51,151 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 50,798 miles

Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced a number of LED not working (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2022 50,798 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced a number of LED not working (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 47,763 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2020 47,763 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2019 45,679 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 43,266 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2018 43,261 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2016 42,620 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 41,035 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 36,632 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 34,367 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 32,744 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 31,511 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 29,113 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 28,448 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 25,453 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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N438 GSJ is a 1996 Honda CBR600F in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N438 GSJ, 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 N438 GSJ registered?

N438 GSJ is a 1996 Honda CBR600F, first registered on 24 February 1996.

Is N438 GSJ safe to buy?

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