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P173 FDY

1997 Honda CBR600F

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

24,237 mi
Last recorded24,237 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda CBR600F26,263 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP173 FDY
MakeHonda
ModelCBR600F
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 24,237 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2025 20,584 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 17,972 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2020 17,962 miles

Brake disc contaminated with leaking fork oil (1.1.14 (b))

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both front fork oil seals (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm front tyre centre (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm rear tyre centre (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2019 12,611 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 12,368 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 12,337 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 11,838 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 11,623 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 11,015 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 10,800 miles

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

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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P173 FDY is a 1997 Honda CBR600F in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1997 Honda CBR600F models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 26,263 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 P173 FDY, 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 29 years old, this Honda CBR600F is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P173 FDY registered?

P173 FDY is a 1997 Honda CBR600F, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P173 FDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P173 FDY shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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