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P43 VGC

1997 Honda CBR600F

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

59,357 mi
Last recorded59,357 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda CBR600F26,263 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP43 VGC
MakeHonda
ModelCBR600F
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 59,357 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 59,126 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 59,005 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 58,725 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 58,637 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 57,863 miles

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 57,615 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2019 57,607 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 57,389 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 56,899 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 18 May 2016 55,271 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2015 53,469 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2014 50,952 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 48,650 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 48,644 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 15 May 2012 46,785 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 43,719 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 40,876 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 39,012 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 37,999 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 35,027 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 32,194 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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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P43 VGC is a 1997 Honda CBR600F in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P43 VGC, 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 P43 VGC registered?

P43 VGC is a 1997 Honda CBR600F, first registered on 26 March 1997.

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The MOT history for P43 VGC shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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