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P596 UWU

1997 Honda CBR600F

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

56,178 mi
Last recorded56,178 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda CBR600F26,263 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP596 UWU
MakeHonda
ModelCBR600F
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 56,178 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 54,904 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 53,777 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 52,646 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 50,361 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2022 50,352 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 49,876 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 49,834 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 48,622 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 47,236 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Fail 9 Oct 2017 47,236 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 43,109 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired faulty rear brake light switch. (1.3.3a)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 41,044 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 25 Sep 2015 41,044 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 30,470 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 29,423 miles

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

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

side stand pivot stiff

Fail 30 May 2013 29,423 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

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

side stand pivot stiff

Pass 12 May 2012 27,594 miles
Fail 12 May 2012 27,594 miles

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 21 May 2011 26,746 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 25,683 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 25,683 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2009 23,947 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 21,134 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 19,613 miles

How Reliable is the Honda CBR600F?

Based on 233,298 MOT tests across 21,936 vehicles.

84.3%
Pass Rate
762
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
21,936
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 3,898
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,218
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 2,113
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 1,718
wheel bearings have excessive free play 1,311
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P596 UWU is a 1997 Honda CBR600F in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 1997 Honda CBR600F models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 26,263 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 CBR600F fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 3,898 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P596 UWU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CBR600F typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 29 years old, this Honda CBR600F is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P596 UWU registered?

P596 UWU is a 1997 Honda CBR600F, first registered on 14 March 1997.

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