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P420 LWF

1997 Honda CBR600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

15,599 mi
Last recorded15,599 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 1997 Honda CBR60026,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP420 LWF
MakeHonda
ModelCBR600
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2019 15,599 miles

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 15,599 miles

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 14,897 miles

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

left hand mirror loose

mileage lower than previously recorded

Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Nearside Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Offside Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Fail 6 Mar 2018 14,897 miles

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

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective handlebar hits the tank cover and not the lock-stop (2.1.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

left hand mirror loose

mileage lower than previously recorded

rear tyre flat

Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Nearside Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Offside Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

front tyre flat

Pass 21 Sep 2015 24,443 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2015 24,443 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 23,461 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 28,092 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 27,393 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 27,157 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 27,144 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 26,230 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 26,230 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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 LWF is a 1997 Honda CBR600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LWF, 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.

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What year was P420 LWF registered?

P420 LWF is a 1997 Honda CBR600, first registered on 4 February 1997.

Is P420 LWF safe to buy?

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