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W979 EFC

1999 Honda CBR600F

Black Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

38,499 mi
Last recorded38,499 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Honda CBR600F23,366 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW979 EFC
MakeHonda
ModelCBR600F
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 38,499 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 35,115 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2025 35,115 miles

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 33,449 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Apr 2023 33,083 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2023 33,083 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake component inadequately mounted (1.1.21 (c))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 32,474 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 31,407 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 30,453 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 30,453 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2015 30,157 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 29,834 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 24 May 2014 29,834 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 29 May 2013 28,857 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 27,174 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 24,366 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 4 May 2010 22,653 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 22,168 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 20,951 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2007 13,145 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 13,143 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 8,842 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

one rear posistion light inoperative on a twin light system

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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W979 EFC is a 1999 Honda CBR600F in Black with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 1999 Honda CBR600F models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 23,366 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 W979 EFC, 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 27 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 W979 EFC registered?

W979 EFC is a 1999 Honda CBR600F, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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