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N493 YEW

1996 Honda CBR600F

White Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

18,459 mi
Last recorded18,459 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Honda CBR600F27,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN493 YEW
MakeHonda
ModelCBR600F
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 18,459 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 17,704 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 10,241 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 9,979 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 9,935 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 9,840 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2005 9,821 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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N493 YEW is a 1996 Honda CBR600F in White with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N493 YEW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N493 YEW?

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What year was N493 YEW registered?

N493 YEW is a 1996 Honda CBR600F, first registered on 4 June 1996.

Is N493 YEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N493 YEW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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