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P519 AWU

1997 Honda CBR600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

45,020 mi
Last recorded45,020 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda CBR60026,430 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP519 AWU
MakeHonda
ModelCBR600
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 May 2026 45,020 miles

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 23 May 2025 44,195 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer to collector joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 May 2024 42,257 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 41,237 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 3,345 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 32,776 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2016 32,776 miles

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 31,308 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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

Light chaffing (rear hugger)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 31,277 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 30,029 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 30,005 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 28,448 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2011 28,442 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 26,671 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 26,436 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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P519 AWU is a 1997 Honda CBR600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 P519 AWU, 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 P519 AWU registered?

P519 AWU is a 1997 Honda CBR600, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P519 AWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P519 AWU shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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