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R959 AOW

1997 Honda CBR600

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

52,950 mi
Last recorded52,950 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2021
Typical for 1997 Honda CBR60026,430 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR959 AOW
MakeHonda
ModelCBR600
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc
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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2021 52,950 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 51,764 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 55,744 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 55,744 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 55,506 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

front fender missing

steering lock nut tab washer broken

Fail 20 Apr 2015 55,506 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 22 Sep 2012 53,927 miles

Clutch cable is routed around wrong side of fork stanchion.

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 53,927 miles

Clutch cable is routed around wrong side of fork stanchion.

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 23 Apr 2011 520,003 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2011 52,003 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 50,930 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 48,649 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2009 48,649 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Nail in front tyre which could cause rapid deflation.

Pass 27 Feb 2008 47,684 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 47,684 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 46,981 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 46,981 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Nail in rear tyre

front and rear brake pads getting low

Pass 7 Jul 2006 46,516 miles

How Reliable is the Honda CBR600?

Based on 17,884 MOT tests across 1,788 vehicles.

82.5%
Pass Rate
770
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
1,788
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 333
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 226
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 204
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 194
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 141
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R959 AOW is a 1997 Honda CBR600 in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1997 Honda CBR600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 26,430 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 CBR600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R959 AOW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CBR600 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 29 years old, this Honda CBR600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R959 AOW is a 1997 Honda CBR600, first registered on 20 November 1997.

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