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1997 Honda CBR600F

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

52,185 mi
Last recorded52,185 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda CBR600F26,263 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP705 PNG
MakeHonda
ModelCBR600F
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 52,185 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 51,630 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre excessively aged 8 years (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre excessively aged 8 years (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Mar 2024 51,626 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre excessively aged 8 years (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre excessively aged 8 years (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 50,716 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 49,898 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 49,196 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Mar 2021 49,196 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Riders seat insecure bolt missing (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 48,464 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 47,603 miles

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Feb 2019 47,603 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 46,386 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 46,386 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 44,826 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 44,821 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 43,865 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 42,172 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 40,280 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

slight notchyness in head bearings

Pass 21 Feb 2013 37,758 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 37,758 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

slightly binding front brake

Pass 21 Feb 2012 36,567 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly insecure (6.1.1c)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 33,876 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 32,200 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 32,200 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 30,525 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 28,883 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 27,741 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 26,063 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 26,063 miles

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

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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P705 PNG is a 1997 Honda CBR600F in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P705 PNG, 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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P705 PNG is a 1997 Honda CBR600F, first registered on 16 January 1997.

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