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P648 RFM

1997 Honda CBR600

Yellow Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

45,758 mi
Last recorded45,758 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda CBR60026,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP648 RFM
MakeHonda
ModelCBR600
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 45,758 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2025 45,734 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play needs new wheel bearing (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 44,359 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 43,105 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 41,882 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 39,575 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 35,935 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 34,463 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 32,681 miles

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

Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

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 27 Jul 2017 32,209 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 31,070 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 28 Jul 2016 31,070 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 16,975 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 15,991 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 15,270 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 14,782 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 14,027 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 12,481 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 9,245 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 7,295 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 4,060 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 3,975 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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P648 RFM is a 1997 Honda CBR600 in Yellow with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P648 RFM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P648 RFM registered?

P648 RFM is a 1997 Honda CBR600, first registered on 3 March 1997.

Is P648 RFM safe to buy?

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