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P423 TLG

1997 Honda CBR600F

Multi-colour Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,336 mi
Last recorded41,336 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda CBR600F26,263 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP423 TLG
MakeHonda
ModelCBR600F
Year1997
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 41,336 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 39,662 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 35,389 miles

No direction indicators fitted

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 11 May 2019 29,735 miles
Fail 11 May 2019 29,735 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 May 2018 29,233 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake cylinder travel close to excessive (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Rear brake could be better.

Rear tyre has plug repair.

Fail 24 May 2018 29,233 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake cylinder travel close to excessive (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Rear brake could be better.

Rear tyre has plug repair.

Pass 10 Apr 2017 28,400 miles

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

Headlamp incorrect kickup masked to correct.

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

Fail 10 Apr 2017 28,400 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp incorrect kickup masked to correct.

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 26,169 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 26,169 miles

Rear Brake component cracked and seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Fail 11 Apr 2015 19,930 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2015 19,930 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2014 16,116 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 16,116 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2013 14,784 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 13,884 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 11,990 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 11,990 miles

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Pass 14 May 2010 10,504 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 10,273 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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P423 TLG is a 1997 Honda CBR600F in Multi-colour with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P423 TLG, 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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What year was P423 TLG registered?

P423 TLG is a 1997 Honda CBR600F, first registered on 9 June 1997.

Is P423 TLG safe to buy?

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