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R596 FYJ

1997 Honda Cbr

White Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2014
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

93,662 mi
Last recorded93,662 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Honda Cbr27,954 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR596 FYJ
MakeHonda
ModelCbr
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2013 93,662 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2013 93,662 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pedal pivots excessively worn (3.1.3a)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 87,617 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 6 Sep 2012 87,617 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 5 May 2011 84,786 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Fail 3 May 2011 84,786 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 10 May 2010 80,918 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Cbr?

Based on 98,965 MOT tests across 15,112 vehicles.

85.8%
Pass Rate
978
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
15,112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 504
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 293
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 287
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R596 FYJ is a 1997 Honda Cbr in White with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1997 Honda Cbr models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 27,954 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 504 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R596 FYJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cbr typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 29 years old, this Honda Cbr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R596 FYJ registered?

R596 FYJ is a 1997 Honda Cbr, first registered on 7 October 1997.

Is R596 FYJ safe to buy?

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