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P420 KYB

1997 Honda CBR600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,140 mi
Last recorded62,140 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda CBR60026,430 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP420 KYB
MakeHonda
ModelCBR600
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 62,140 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2026 62,069 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2024 24,612 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 5 Oct 2024 24,612 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 24,407 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 23,520 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 23,366 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 23,225 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 22,346 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 21,911 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 19,929 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2012 16,529 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 13,776 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 13,774 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2009 13,569 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 13,238 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 13,238 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 12,860 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 11,996 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 10,466 miles

How Reliable is the Honda CBR600?

Based on 17,884 MOT tests across 1,788 vehicles.

82.5%
Pass Rate
770
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
1,788
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 333
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 226
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 204
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 194
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 141
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P420 KYB is a 1997 Honda CBR600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Honda CBR600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 26,430 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 CBR600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P420 KYB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CBR600 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 29 years old, this Honda CBR600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P420 KYB registered?

P420 KYB is a 1997 Honda CBR600, first registered on 5 April 1997.

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