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P408 KYB

1997 Honda CBR600F

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

36,365 mi
Last recorded36,365 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda CBR600F26,263 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP408 KYB
MakeHonda
ModelCBR600F
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 36,365 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2025 36,338 miles

Front Brake grabbing severely Front brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Brake lever pivot excessively tight brake lever tight and notchy (1.1.1 (a))

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Low tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 36,325 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 35,853 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect Also corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 34,010 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 30,723 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 30,462 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 3 May 2017 30,462 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 29,672 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 9 Apr 2015 28,942 miles

both tyres flat

Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 28,942 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

both tyres flat

Pass 28 Mar 2014 28,192 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 27,759 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 27,759 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 19 Nov 2011 27,561 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 26,332 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 26,332 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 25,004 miles

clutch lever loose

Fail 4 Nov 2009 25,004 miles

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

clutch lever loose

Pass 20 Nov 2008 21,848 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 21,848 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 19,447 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 19,447 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 17,373 miles

Rear Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Fail 27 Oct 2006 17,373 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2005 13,885 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
Full Honda CBR600F reliability report

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P408 KYB is a 1997 Honda CBR600F in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 P408 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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P408 KYB is a 1997 Honda CBR600F, first registered on 5 June 1997.

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