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P493 SUV

1997 Honda CBR600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,738 mi
Last recorded38,738 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2023
Typical for 1997 Honda CBR60026,430 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP493 SUV
MakeHonda
ModelCBR600
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2023 38,738 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 38,006 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 37,783 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 37,062 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 36,636 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2015 36,636 miles

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 36,506 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 36,506 miles

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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

o/s/f bar end missing from handlebar

Pass 3 Jun 2013 35,590 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 33,671 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 33,671 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

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

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 30,761 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 30,761 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

headlamp masked

Pass 22 May 2007 27,903 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 26,039 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2005 23,216 miles

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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P493 SUV is a 1997 Honda CBR600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P493 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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What year was P493 SUV registered?

P493 SUV is a 1997 Honda CBR600, first registered on 13 March 1997.

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The MOT history for P493 SUV shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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