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P42 SMV

1997 Honda CBR600F

Black Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

25,506 mi
Last recorded25,506 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Honda CBR600F26,263 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP42 SMV
MakeHonda
ModelCBR600F
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2013 25,506 miles

FRONT MUDGUARD SLIGHTLY LOOSE

FRONT TYRE VALVE STARTING TO PERISH

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 24,526 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 24,511 miles

Front Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Nail in front tyre

Pass 22 Apr 2011 65,854 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 21,625 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 34,902 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 34,618 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 30,477 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 28,386 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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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P42 SMV is a 1997 Honda CBR600F in Black with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P42 SMV, 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 P42 SMV registered?

P42 SMV is a 1997 Honda CBR600F, first registered on 20 May 1997.

Is P42 SMV safe to buy?

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