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P500 CBR

1997 Honda CBR600

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

65,531 mi
Last recorded65,531 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda CBR60026,430 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP500 CBR
MakeHonda
ModelCBR600
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 65,531 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Fail 2 Apr 2025 65,455 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 64,799 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 63,925 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 62,902 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 62,902 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Apr 2022 62,894 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 60,963 miles

Rear suspension has slightly reduced damping effect

Pass 11 Sep 2015 60,954 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 9 Jul 2013 60,891 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 60,445 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2011 60,059 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2011 60,059 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 59,228 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 58,346 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 57,445 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 55,381 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 29 Mar 2006 52,730 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 52,730 miles

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

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

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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P500 CBR is a 1997 Honda CBR600 in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 P500 CBR, 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 P500 CBR registered?

P500 CBR is a 1997 Honda CBR600, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P500 CBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P500 CBR shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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