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P473 SUV

1997 Honda CBR600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

98,362 mi
Last recorded98,362 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2018
Typical for 1997 Honda CBR60026,430 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP473 SUV
MakeHonda
ModelCBR600
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2018 98,362 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 98,350 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 94,271 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 90,016 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 85,588 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 81,287 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 78,403 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

oil misting on lower engine

Pass 16 Mar 2012 75,199 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 72,124 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 69,773 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 67,486 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 67,486 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 65,195 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 65,195 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 61,266 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 61,150 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6) DANGEROUS

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Apr 2006 56,890 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2006 56,890 miles

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

How Reliable is the Honda CBR600?

Based on 17,884 MOT tests across 1,788 vehicles.

82.5%
Pass Rate
770
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
1,788
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 333
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 226
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 204
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 194
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 141
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P473 SUV is a 1997 Honda CBR600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1997 Honda CBR600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 26,430 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 CBR600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P473 SUV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CBR600 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 29 years old, this Honda CBR600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P473 SUV is a 1997 Honda CBR600, first registered on 19 March 1997.

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