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P193 XGJ

1997 Honda CBR600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

18,250 mi
Last recorded18,250 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda CBR60026,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP193 XGJ
MakeHonda
ModelCBR600
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 18,250 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 17,119 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 16,299 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 15,539 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 14,978 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 14,022 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 13,119 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 12,315 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Fork seal N/S. (5.3.2 (b))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 10,995 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 10,852 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 10,809 miles

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

Front front mud guard has slight damage to mounting.

Fail 24 Aug 2016 10,804 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front front mud guard has slight damage to mounting.

Indicator switch does not operate the direction indicators on the side selected (1.5.4)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 10,800 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 9,850 miles

front mudgaurd damaged

Fail 18 Jul 2013 9,850 miles

Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front mudgaurd damaged

Pass 16 Jun 2012 9,795 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 7,478 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 7,469 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 7,421 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 7,421 miles

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

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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P193 XGJ is a 1997 Honda CBR600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1997 Honda CBR600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 26,430 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 P193 XGJ, 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 29 years old, this Honda CBR600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P193 XGJ registered?

P193 XGJ is a 1997 Honda CBR600, first registered on 19 June 1997.

Is P193 XGJ safe to buy?

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