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P309 HPY

1997 Honda Cbr 600

Yellow Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

25,458 mi
Last recorded25,458 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2024
Typical for 1997 Honda Cbr 60025,510 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP309 HPY
MakeHonda
ModelCbr 600
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2024 25,458 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play also slightly noisy (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 25,449 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 25,450 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2015 24,737 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 22,767 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

front brake pads low

Pass 23 Apr 2013 21,389 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

drive chain rusty

Fail 22 Apr 2013 21,389 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

drive chain rusty

Pass 23 Mar 2012 19,871 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 19,871 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 19,371 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 18,974 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 18,367 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 18,324 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 17,957 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 17,957 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

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

How Reliable is the Honda Cbr 600?

Based on 5,328 MOT tests across 563 vehicles.

82.9%
Pass Rate
791
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
563
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 91
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 52
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 47
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 45
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 37
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P309 HPY is a 1997 Honda Cbr 600 in Yellow with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Honda Cbr 600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 25,510 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 Cbr 600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 91 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P309 HPY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cbr 600 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 29 years old, this Honda Cbr 600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P309 HPY is a 1997 Honda Cbr 600, first registered on 21 March 1997.

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