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P455 KSW

1997 Honda CBR600F

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

38,427 mi
Last recorded38,427 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 1997 Honda CBR600F26,263 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP455 KSW
MakeHonda
ModelCBR600F
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2024 38,427 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 38,289 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Oct 2023 38,289 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 37,729 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ Manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced @ Centre stand mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 37,729 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Rubbing on wheel (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ Mainifold (6.1.2 (a))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Centre stand mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 36,916 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 35,864 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 35,864 miles

Brake performance not tested due to insecure rear pads (3.3)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Brake component is severely distorted pads rubbing on wheel (3.1.5)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 34,661 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Apr 2017 34,650 miles

Central Rear Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Motorcycle structure cracked Fairings insecure leaving sharp edges exposed. (6.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Motorcycle structure cracked Fairings insecure leaving sharp edges exposed. (6.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Chain guard is insecure.

Pass 9 Jan 2016 33,765 miles

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 32,342 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 29,578 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2009 27,661 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2009 27,661 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 25,496 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
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P455 KSW is a 1997 Honda CBR600F in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 P455 KSW, 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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P455 KSW is a 1997 Honda CBR600F, first registered on 1 April 1997.

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