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P43 XTX

1997 Honda CBR600F

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

41,286 mi
Last recorded41,286 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2015
Typical for 1997 Honda CBR600F26,263 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP43 XTX
MakeHonda
ModelCBR600F
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Mar 2015 41,286 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 41,286 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 35,567 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 31,066 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 31,065 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 30,523 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 30,266 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 30,152 miles

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Fail 8 Jun 2009 30,152 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 29,025 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

nearside handlebar slightly bent

Fail 10 Jun 2008 29,025 miles

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

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))

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

nearside handlebar slightly bent

Pass 8 Jun 2007 27,271 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 27,233 miles

Offside Motorcycle structure cracked (6.1.1a)

Pass 25 May 2006 25,264 miles

o/s frount foot rest hanger cracked

Fail 23 May 2006 25,240 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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

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 XTX is a 1997 Honda CBR600F in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P43 XTX, 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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P43 XTX is a 1997 Honda CBR600F, first registered on 28 May 1997.

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