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P778 EWL

1997 Honda CBR600F

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

46,340 mi
Last recorded46,340 miles
Recorded on11 May 2019
Typical for 1997 Honda CBR600F26,263 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP778 EWL
MakeHonda
ModelCBR600F
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2019 46,340 miles
Fail 11 May 2019 46,340 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2018 43,777 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 40,918 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2017 40,918 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 37,265 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Number plate may not comply with current regulations

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

Fail 22 Apr 2016 37,265 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Number plate may not comply with current regulations

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 36,256 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 35,317 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 32,261 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 12 Jan 2013 32,261 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 27,762 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 27,032 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 23,880 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 22,580 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 22,088 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2005 20,678 miles
Fail 7 May 2005

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

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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P778 EWL is a 1997 Honda CBR600F in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 P778 EWL, 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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P778 EWL is a 1997 Honda CBR600F, first registered on 1 April 1997.

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