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J516 ARC

1996 Honda CBR600F

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

17,393 mi
Last recorded17,393 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Honda CBR600F27,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ516 ARC
MakeHonda
ModelCBR600F
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 17,393 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 17,235 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 17,072 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 16,863 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 16,416 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 16,416 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 15,970 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2014 15,964 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 14,900 miles

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

n/s/f footrest damaged at hinge

Pass 14 Jul 2012 14,445 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 7 Jul 2012 14,436 miles

Centre Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

front to rear wheel alignment 16mm out

Pass 24 Sep 2011 15,392 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 15,285 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2011 15,285 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 14,915 miles

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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J516 ARC is a 1996 Honda CBR600F in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1996 Honda CBR600F models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 27,315 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 J516 ARC, 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 30 years old, this Honda CBR600F is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J516 ARC registered?

J516 ARC is a 1996 Honda CBR600F, first registered on 1 April 1996.

Is J516 ARC safe to buy?

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