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P642 POT

1997 Honda CBR600

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,005 mi
Last recorded63,005 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 Honda CBR60026,430 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP642 POT
MakeHonda
ModelCBR600
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2014 63,005 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Front brakes binding slightly

Pass 30 May 2013 62,078 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 62,071 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

European headlight fitted

Front Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Rear Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

Fail 21 May 2013 62,066 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Front Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

European headlight fitted

Rear Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 57,497 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 49,842 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 33,430 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 27,748 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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P642 POT is a 1997 Honda CBR600 in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 P642 POT, 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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P642 POT is a 1997 Honda CBR600, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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