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S153 SWC

1997 Honda CBR600F

Purple Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

30,122 mi
Last recorded30,122 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2021
Typical for 1997 Honda CBR600F26,263 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS153 SWC
MakeHonda
ModelCBR600F
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2021 30,122 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 30,120 miles

Front Wheel excessively distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 27,355 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 23,829 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 23,683 miles

headlight deflector fitted at time of test

reduced clearance of n/s of handlebar

Pass 31 Jul 2017 21,834 miles

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

headlamp convertor fitted

Pass 26 May 2016 20,937 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 20,937 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 19,700 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 23 May 2014 19,182 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 19,025 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 18,720 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 18,251 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 17,303 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 16,998 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 14,666 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 11,906 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2006 11,893 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

How Reliable is the Honda CBR600F?

Based on 233,298 MOT tests across 21,936 vehicles.

84.3%
Pass Rate
762
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
21,936
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 3,898
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,218
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 2,113
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 1,718
wheel bearings have excessive free play 1,311
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S153 SWC is a 1997 Honda CBR600F in Purple with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1997 Honda CBR600F models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 26,263 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 CBR600F fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 3,898 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S153 SWC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CBR600F typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 29 years old, this Honda CBR600F is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S153 SWC registered?

S153 SWC is a 1997 Honda CBR600F, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is S153 SWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S153 SWC shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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