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P466 JFL

1997 Bimota SB6

Red Petrol 1074cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

7,406 mi
Last recorded7,406 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Bimota SB66,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP466 JFL
MakeBimota
ModelSB6
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,074cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 7,406 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 7,323 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2022 7,310 miles

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 7,253 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

How Reliable is the Bimota SB6?

Based on 832 MOT tests across 134 vehicles.

87.3%
Pass Rate
361
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
134
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 11
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 10
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 7
Headlamp aim too high 6
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 5
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P466 JFL is a 1997 Bimota SB6 in Red with a 1,074cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Bimota SB6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.7% with a typical mileage of 6,342 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 Bimota SB6 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 11 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P466 JFL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bimota SB6 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Bimota SB6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P466 JFL registered?

P466 JFL is a 1997 Bimota SB6, first registered on 27 January 1997.

Is P466 JFL safe to buy?

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