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P21 VKH

1997 Honda CBR600FS

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

31,090 mi
Last recorded31,090 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda CBR600FS25,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP21 VKH
MakeHonda
ModelCBR600FS
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 31,090 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 30,672 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 30,623 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 30,492 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2022 30,127 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 15 Apr 2022 30,127 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2020 29,589 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 28,870 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 28,870 miles

Central Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2018 28,202 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 26,627 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 26,627 miles

Offside Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 25,064 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2016 25,064 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 23,233 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 23,214 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 23,258 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 23,034 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 22,749 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 22,663 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 22,505 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 21,427 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 20,886 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 20,886 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 20,012 miles

How Reliable is the Honda CBR600FS?

Based on 29,431 MOT tests across 2,462 vehicles.

84.9%
Pass Rate
831
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
2,462
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 449
reflector on motorcycle missing 231
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 206
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 179
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 149
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P21 VKH is a 1997 Honda CBR600FS in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Honda CBR600FS models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 25,064 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 CBR600FS fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 449 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P21 VKH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CBR600FS typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 29 years old, this Honda CBR600FS is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P21 VKH registered?

P21 VKH is a 1997 Honda CBR600FS, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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