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H23 CBR

1991 Honda CBR600F

Black Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

48,462 mi
Last recorded48,462 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 1991 Honda CBR600F36,008 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH23 CBR
MakeHonda
ModelCBR600F
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 48,462 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 48,140 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 47,732 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 47,729 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 47,649 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 7 Jul 2018 47,624 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake caliper damaged (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2017 47,348 miles

bar ends lose

main stand siezed

Fail 18 May 2017 47,348 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

bar ends lose

main stand siezed

Fail 13 Apr 2016 47,325 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Fuel cap mounting flange/sealing method defective wont open (7.2.2c)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Rear Tyre has a bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.4.A.2c)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 45,444 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 41,042 miles

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

damaged osf fairing

Fail 12 Apr 2014 41,042 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

damaged osf fairing

Pass 5 Apr 2013 33,669 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 33,669 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2012 25,757 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 25,755 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

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

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

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

Both tyres under inflated

Pass 7 Aug 2010 25,183 miles

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

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

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

rear tyre low

slight drag at front brakes

Fail 26 Jun 2010 25,177 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 20 Sep 2008 23,679 miles

1 of 2 pinch bolts missing on offside front spindle clamp

1 of 2 tail lights not working

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

Pass 22 Sep 2007 22,735 miles

lower fork clamp bolt missing

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
Full Honda CBR600F reliability report

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H23 CBR is a 1991 Honda CBR600F in Black with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1991 Honda CBR600F models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 36,008 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 H23 CBR, 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 35 years old, this Honda CBR600F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H23 CBR registered?

H23 CBR is a 1991 Honda CBR600F, first registered on 15 April 1991.

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