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P73 VHT

1997 Honda CBR600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

26,270 mi
Last recorded26,270 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2014
Typical for 1997 Honda CBR60026,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP73 VHT
MakeHonda
ModelCBR600
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Oct 2014 26,270 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 26,270 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 25,211 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 24,698 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 23,945 miles

front brake lever bent!

rear chain rusty!

Fail 16 Apr 2008 23,939 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

front brake lever bent!

rear drive chain rusty!

Fail 12 Apr 2008 23,934 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Centre Front Fairing insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.2.B2b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

front brake lever bent!

rear drive chain rusty!

Pass 23 Sep 2005 19,975 miles

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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P73 VHT is a 1997 Honda CBR600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P73 VHT, 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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What year was P73 VHT registered?

P73 VHT is a 1997 Honda CBR600, first registered on 1 April 1997.

Is P73 VHT safe to buy?

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