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P166 BUT

1996 Honda CBR600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

48,815 mi
Last recorded48,815 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2010
Typical for 1996 Honda CBR60026,922 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP166 BUT
MakeHonda
ModelCBR600
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2010 48,815 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 48,789 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 44,639 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 42,692 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 42,692 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 3 Jun 2006 38,199 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2006 38,199 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

How Reliable is the Honda CBR600?

Based on 17,884 MOT tests across 1,788 vehicles.

82.5%
Pass Rate
770
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
1,788
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 333
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 226
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 204
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 194
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 141
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P166 BUT is a 1996 Honda CBR600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1996 Honda CBR600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 26,922 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 CBR600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P166 BUT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CBR600 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 30 years old, this Honda CBR600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P166 BUT registered?

P166 BUT is a 1996 Honda CBR600, first registered on 1 November 1996.

Is P166 BUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P166 BUT shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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