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R372 EGK

1997 Honda CBR600RR

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

39,503 mi
Last recorded39,503 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda CBR600RR24,206 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR372 EGK
MakeHonda
ModelCBR600RR
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 39,503 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 38,987 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2024 38,987 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 38,843 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 12 Apr 2023 38,843 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 38,675 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2022 38,662 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure fairing (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Chain guard missing ()

Pass 22 Oct 2020 37,091 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 34,878 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2019 34,878 miles

Front Lower Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached nut loose on main mount (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 29,811 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 29,684 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 27,627 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 24,435 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 22,392 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 15,593 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2010 15,593 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Chain adjuster plate slightly loose, but secure.

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 15,170 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))

Pass 7 Jul 2008 13,304 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 13,300 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 8,876 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 6,718 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Fail 12 Jun 2006 6,667 miles

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

How Reliable is the Honda CBR600RR?

Based on 68,045 MOT tests across 6,490 vehicles.

86.1%
Pass Rate
844
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
6,490
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 827
reflector on motorcycle missing 479
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 320
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 297
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 234
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R372 EGK is a 1997 Honda CBR600RR in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 1997 Honda CBR600RR models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 24,206 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 CBR600RR fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 827 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R372 EGK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CBR600RR typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 29 years old, this Honda CBR600RR is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R372 EGK registered?

R372 EGK is a 1997 Honda CBR600RR, first registered on 27 August 1997.

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