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R259 TKL

1997 Honda Cbr 600 F

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

30,394 mi
Last recorded30,394 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2014
Typical for 1997 Honda Cbr 600 F24,976 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR259 TKL
MakeHonda
ModelCbr 600 F
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2014 30,394 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 30,394 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 26,766 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 26,039 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 26,035 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.2.B2b)

Front Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 25,437 miles

Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 13 Jul 2011 25,437 miles

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by cables caught on a projection (2.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 24,423 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 24,216 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 20,702 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Cbr 600 F?

Based on 11,541 MOT tests across 1,855 vehicles.

85.2%
Pass Rate
767
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
1,855
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 207
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 150
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 79
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 77
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 76
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R259 TKL is a 1997 Honda Cbr 600 F in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1997 Honda Cbr 600 F models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 24,976 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 F fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 207 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R259 TKL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R259 TKL registered?

R259 TKL is a 1997 Honda Cbr 600 F, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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