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P503 FRA

1997 Honda CBR600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,444 mi
Last recorded40,444 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda CBR60026,430 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP503 FRA
MakeHonda
ModelCBR600
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 40,444 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 39,401 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced swining arm rusted no holes yet (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 38,748 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2023 38,726 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 38,548 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 37,863 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 36,864 miles

Central central not working

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 35,129 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 35,085 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 34,017 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))

Pass 27 Jun 2016 31,672 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 29,553 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 26,609 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2014 26,609 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 24,554 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2012 23,578 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 23,556 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2011 21,383 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 20,178 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 19,313 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 17,592 miles

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1a)

Fail 29 Mar 2008 17,570 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 16,277 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Nov 2006 16,244 miles

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

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

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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P503 FRA is a 1997 Honda CBR600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 P503 FRA, 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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P503 FRA is a 1997 Honda CBR600, first registered on 7 February 1997.

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