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R240 HGC

1997 Honda Cbr 600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

18,068 mi
Last recorded18,068 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda Cbr 60025,510 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR240 HGC
MakeHonda
ModelCbr 600
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 18,068 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 17,673 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2024 17,606 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 May 2023 17,523 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jun 2022 17,294 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2022 17,294 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 16,852 miles

Rear shock has reduced damping

Pass 8 May 2019 16,447 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 16,447 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 May 2018 15,866 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2017 15,681 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front tyre lightly cracking.

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 15,497 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 15,257 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 14,906 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2012 14,518 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 14,518 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Pass 14 Nov 2011 14,177 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 13,608 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 13,179 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 12,667 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 12,116 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 11,714 miles

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 11,714 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2005 10,977 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Cbr 600?

Based on 5,328 MOT tests across 563 vehicles.

82.9%
Pass Rate
791
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
563
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 91
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 52
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 47
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 45
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 37
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R240 HGC is a 1997 Honda Cbr 600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1997 Honda Cbr 600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 25,510 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 Cbr 600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 91 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R240 HGC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cbr 600 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 29 years old, this Honda Cbr 600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R240 HGC registered?

R240 HGC is a 1997 Honda Cbr 600, first registered on 28 October 1997.

Is R240 HGC safe to buy?

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