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N966 MCW

1996 Honda CBR600F

Black Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

25,635 mi
Last recorded25,635 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 1996 Honda CBR600F27,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN966 MCW
MakeHonda
ModelCBR600F
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2018 25,635 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 25,581 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2017 25,581 miles

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play Lower shock bush (2.4.A2a(i))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 65,411 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 64,373 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 62,977 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 61,786 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2012 60,946 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 57,674 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 54,164 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Fail 27 Feb 2010 54,134 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 53,929 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 53,869 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 53,372 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 52,899 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 6 Feb 2006 51,976 miles

Rear Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2006 51,976 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Fail 3 Feb 2006 51,926 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Centre Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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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N966 MCW is a 1996 Honda CBR600F in Black with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 N966 MCW, 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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N966 MCW is a 1996 Honda CBR600F, first registered on 13 August 1996.

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