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P398 KYB

1997 Honda CBR600F

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

38,084 mi
Last recorded38,084 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda CBR600F26,263 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP398 KYB
MakeHonda
ModelCBR600F
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 38,084 miles

n/s and o/s front fork dust seals perished

n/s handlebar bar end missing

slight play in rear cushdrive rubbers

Pass 1 Mar 2025 37,202 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively wear on bezels. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive chain sprocket slightly loose play in drive rubbers. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2025 37,202 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high adjusted. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively wear on bezels. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive chain sprocket slightly loose play in drive rubbers. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Throttle operating incorrectly adjusted cable, re fitted end (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 36,190 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2023 36,190 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 35,648 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2021 34,010 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 33,948 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2020 33,948 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2019 31,669 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 29,088 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 28,670 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 28,670 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 26 May 2016 28,563 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 28,563 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 11 May 2015 28,462 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 28,454 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 28,387 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 28,387 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 28,282 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2012 28,282 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 27,770 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 27,262 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 27,262 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 27,250 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2006 27,193 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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P398 KYB is a 1997 Honda CBR600F in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1997 Honda CBR600F models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 26,263 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 P398 KYB, 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 29 years old, this Honda CBR600F is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P398 KYB is a 1997 Honda CBR600F, first registered on 19 April 1997.

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