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P291 RUU

1996 Honda CBR600F

Grey Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

60,229 mi
Last recorded60,229 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Honda CBR600F27,315 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP291 RUU
MakeHonda
ModelCBR600F
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2025 60,229 miles

Chain guard insecure (6.1.7 (i))

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

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced engine mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

radiator top mounts insecure

engine oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2021 75,891 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Slight engine oil leak

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

Pass 20 May 2019 72,712 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 69,564 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2017 66,787 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 66,787 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2016 64,220 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 22 May 2015 61,661 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 22 May 2015 61,661 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Pass 23 May 2014 58,520 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 28 May 2013 52,986 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 47,617 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 41,831 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2010 36,084 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 29,911 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 23,971 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 14 May 2007 21,675 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 19,768 miles
Fail 23 May 2006

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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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P291 RUU is a 1996 Honda CBR600F in Grey with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P291 RUU, 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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P291 RUU is a 1996 Honda CBR600F, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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