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P194 VCU

1996 Honda CBR600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

96,596 mi
Last recorded96,596 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Honda CBR60026,922 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP194 VCU
MakeHonda
ModelCBR600
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 96,596 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2024 96,445 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2023 94,553 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 93,233 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 81,938 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 74,048 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 64,166 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 52,193 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 43,026 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2017 42,879 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 31,584 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 31,331 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 30,488 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 28,736 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 22,675 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2009 18,400 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 17,991 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 17,991 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2007 13,752 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2007 13,752 miles

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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P194 VCU is a 1996 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 1996 Honda CBR600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 26,922 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 P194 VCU, 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 P194 VCU registered?

P194 VCU is a 1996 Honda CBR600, first registered on 4 October 1996.

Is P194 VCU safe to buy?

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