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P169 MLE

1996 Honda CBR600F

Purple Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

41,805 mi
Last recorded41,805 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 1996 Honda CBR600F27,315 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP169 MLE
MakeHonda
ModelCBR600F
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 41,805 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2025 41,805 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 41,779 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 40,487 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2018 39,906 miles

Front mud guard a bit loose

Front tyre near to / on limit

Nearside Rear foot peg cable tied up

Offside Rear position light not working

Rear tyre near / on limit

Fail 20 Jan 2018 39,906 miles

Front mud guard a bit loose

Front tyre near to / on limit

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Rear foot peg cable tied up

Offside Rear position light not working

Rear tyre near / on limit

Pass 19 Jul 2016 39,789 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 39,633 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Indicator switch needs lubrication.

Poor connection in r/h front indicator.

Pass 2 Apr 2014 39,085 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 38,665 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 38,448 miles

Front Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Nearside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 22 Sep 2011 38,448 miles

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Front Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Nearside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 37,637 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 36,194 miles

Front Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Aug 2009 36,194 miles

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

Front Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 34,184 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 4 Sep 2007 33,193 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 32,218 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 32,124 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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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P169 MLE is a 1996 Honda CBR600F in Purple with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 P169 MLE, 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 P169 MLE registered?

P169 MLE is a 1996 Honda CBR600F, first registered on 18 November 1996.

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