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P704 JOV

1997 Honda CBR600F

Yellow Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

28,517 mi
Last recorded28,517 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda CBR600F26,263 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP704 JOV
MakeHonda
ModelCBR600F
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 28,517 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 28,163 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 6 Sep 2022 27,203 miles

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 12 May 2020 26,358 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 12 May 2020 26,358 miles

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 25,797 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

rear brake fluid level low

the rear disc has slight fractures but do not go to the edge

tyre pressures are slightly low

Fail 18 Sep 2018 25,797 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

rear brake fluid level low

the rear disc has slight fractures but do not go to the edge

tyre pressures are slightly low

Pass 25 Sep 2017 24,719 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

front mudguard damaged

rear disc very slight cracking around hole doesnt go to outer or inner edges

Pass 9 Sep 2016 23,273 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 21,488 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

the rear disc has very light fractures but do not go to the outer of the disc

Pass 3 May 2014 21,146 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

indicators flash slightly fast

the front tyre is cracking slightly

Fail 29 Apr 2013 18,997 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 18,997 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 18,124 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2011 18,123 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 17,976 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 May 2009 17,868 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 17,867 miles

Registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 27 May 2008 16,766 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 14,262 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 12,335 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
Full Honda CBR600F reliability report

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P704 JOV is a 1997 Honda CBR600F in Yellow with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 P704 JOV, 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.

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P704 JOV is a 1997 Honda CBR600F, first registered on 1 February 1997.

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