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P208 VCU

1996 Honda CBR600F

Black Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

50,630 mi
Last recorded50,630 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 1996 Honda CBR600F27,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP208 VCU
MakeHonda
ModelCBR600F
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 50,630 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2024 48,953 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 47,991 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 45,643 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 44,759 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 43,332 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 40,549 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 38,831 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 26 May 2016 36,451 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 22 May 2015 33,951 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 31,843 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 30,159 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 28,914 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 25,926 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Fail 11 Mar 2011 25,923 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 24,127 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2010 24,127 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.4.A.2c)

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2009 21,504 miles

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

Nail in front tyre

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 21,504 miles

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

Nail in front tyre

Pass 5 Nov 2007 17,767 miles

Centre Lower Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 14,761 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 12,996 miles

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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P208 VCU is a 1996 Honda CBR600F in Black with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 P208 VCU, 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 P208 VCU registered?

P208 VCU is a 1996 Honda CBR600F, first registered on 16 September 1996.

Is P208 VCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P208 VCU shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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