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P985 VRO

1997 Honda CBR600F

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

59,904 mi
Last recorded59,904 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 Honda CBR600F26,263 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP985 VRO
MakeHonda
ModelCBR600F
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2015 59,904 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2015 59,904 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 59,333 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 58,521 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 57,379 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 11 Jun 2011 56,381 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 55,523 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2008 53,719 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 51,219 miles

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

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 24 Jul 2006 50,609 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2006 50,601 miles

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

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

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

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
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P985 VRO is a 1997 Honda CBR600F in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P985 VRO, 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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What year was P985 VRO registered?

P985 VRO is a 1997 Honda CBR600F, first registered on 23 June 1997.

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