MOT History from tests of petrol HONDA CBR600Fs year 1987

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Pass percent:71.82%

(The average a petrol HONDA CBR600F year 1987 passes without issue)

Based on:1,682 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	58
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	54
Registration plate issues	45
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	31
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	27
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	24
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	22
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	20
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.A2b\|	18
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	17
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	16
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	16
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	15
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	12
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	12
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	12
Rear Brake disc\|s\| cracked \|3.2.A1g\|	11
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	11
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	11
Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	10
Riders seat insecure \|6.2.1a\|	10
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	8
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	8
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	8
Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	8
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	8
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	8
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	7
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	7
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	7
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	6
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	6
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	6
Front Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	6
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	6
Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	5
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	5
Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	5
Rear Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	5
Brake hose damaged	5
Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	5
Rear Brake locking device missing \|3.2.A1e\|	5
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	5
Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system \|7.1.1.c\|	4
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition \|7.1.2\|	4
Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure \|1.5.3b\|	4
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	4
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	4
Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	4
Front Brake disc\|s\| cracked \|3.2.A1g\|	4
Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	4
Nearside Front Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	4
Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	4
Registration plate lamp issues	3
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering \|2.5.1\|	3
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	3
Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	3
Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering \|2.1.2e\|	3
Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars \|2.1.2b\|	3
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	3
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	3
Offside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	3
Front Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	3
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording \|7.1.4\|	3
Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.C2c\|	3
Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.C2c\|	3
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. \|2.3.6c\|	3
Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired \|1.2.3a\|	3
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	3
Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	3
Rear Brake disc\|s\| excessively pitted \|3.2.A1l\|	3
Exhaust excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	3
Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.2.B2b\|	3
Brake locking device missing \|3.2.A1e\|	3
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|5.3.2 \|b\|\|	3
Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	2
Offside Front Handlebar deformed \|2.1.1b\|	2
Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	2
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system \|7.1.1.c\|	2
Rear Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	2
Nearside Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	2
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded \|3.2.A1h\|	2
Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.C1b\|	2
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	2
Rear Brake pedal pivots excessively worn \|3.1.3a\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	2
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	2
Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort \|3.3.A1c\|	2
Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort \|3.3.A1c\|	2
Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	2
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|6.1.2 \|a\|\|	2
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	2
Front suspension fouling which affects the movement of the front suspension. \|2.3.6a\|	2
Front Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	2
Offside Front Steering lock stop maladjusted \|2.1.3\|	2
Rear Exhaust excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Front Headlamp deteriorated and function impaired \|1.2.3a\|	2
Offside Front Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	2
Offside Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	2
Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort \|3.3.A1c\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure \|1.5.3b\|	2
Rear Brake caliper\|s\| securing bolt\|s\| loose \|3.2.A1j\|	2
Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	2
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	2
Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	2
Centre Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	2
Nearside Front Brake disc\|s\| has excessive run out \|3.2.A1m\|	2
Rear Brake caliper\|s\| insecure \|3.2.A1j\|	2
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.2.4\|	2
Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))	2
Rear Brake pedal insecure \|3.1.2a\|	2
Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering \|2.1.2a\|	2
Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	2
Front suspension assembly component missing \|2.3.1\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	2
Front Steering control handlebar movement restricted by trapped cables \|2.1.2c\|	2
Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Nearside Rear Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	2
Rear Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.3.2\|	2
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.7.3a\|	2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))	2
Fuel cap does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.2b\|	2
Centre Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	2
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	2
Offside Front Brake disc\|s\| cracked \|3.2.A1g\|	2
Rear Locking device\|s\| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	2
Front Stop lamp not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	2
Chain guard insecure \|6.2.1c\|	2
Offside Rear Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	2
Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure \|3.2.A1j\|	2
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	2
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.1a\|	2
Front Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	2
Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned \|1.4.2d\|	2
Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	2
Rear Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts \|3.2.B2c\|	2
Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Front position lamp incorrect colour \|1.1.2a\|	2
Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. \|2.3.6c\|	2

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Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	58
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	54
Registration plate issues	45
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	31
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	27
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	24
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	22
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	20
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.A2b\|	18
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	17
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	16
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	16
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	15
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	12
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	12
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	12
Rear Brake disc\|s\| cracked \|3.2.A1g\|	11
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	11
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	11
Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	10
Riders seat insecure \|6.2.1a\|	10
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	8
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	8
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	8
Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	8
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	8
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	8
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	7
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	7
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	7
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	6
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	6
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	6
Front Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	6
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	6
Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	5
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	5
Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	5
Rear Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	5
Brake hose damaged	5
Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	5
Rear Brake locking device missing \|3.2.A1e\|	5
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	5
Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system \|7.1.1.c\|	4
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition \|7.1.2\|	4
Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure \|1.5.3b\|	4
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	4
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	4
Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	4
Front Brake disc\|s\| cracked \|3.2.A1g\|	4
Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	4
Nearside Front Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	4
Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	4
Registration plate lamp issues	3
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering \|2.5.1\|	3
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	3
Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	3
Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering \|2.1.2e\|	3
Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars \|2.1.2b\|	3
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	3
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	3
Offside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	3
Front Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	3
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording \|7.1.4\|	3
Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.C2c\|	3
Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.C2c\|	3
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. \|2.3.6c\|	3
Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired \|1.2.3a\|	3
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	3
Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	3
Rear Brake disc\|s\| excessively pitted \|3.2.A1l\|	3
Exhaust excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	3
Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.2.B2b\|	3
Brake locking device missing \|3.2.A1e\|	3
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|5.3.2 \|b\|\|	3
Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	2
Offside Front Handlebar deformed \|2.1.1b\|	2
Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	2
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system \|7.1.1.c\|	2
Rear Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	2
Nearside Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	2
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded \|3.2.A1h\|	2
Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.C1b\|	2
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	2
Rear Brake pedal pivots excessively worn \|3.1.3a\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	2
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	2
Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort \|3.3.A1c\|	2
Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort \|3.3.A1c\|	2
Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	2
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|6.1.2 \|a\|\|	2
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	2
Front suspension fouling which affects the movement of the front suspension. \|2.3.6a\|	2
Front Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	2
Offside Front Steering lock stop maladjusted \|2.1.3\|	2
Rear Exhaust excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Front Headlamp deteriorated and function impaired \|1.2.3a\|	2
Offside Front Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	2
Offside Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	2
Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort \|3.3.A1c\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure \|1.5.3b\|	2
Rear Brake caliper\|s\| securing bolt\|s\| loose \|3.2.A1j\|	2
Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	2
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	2
Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	2
Centre Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	2
Nearside Front Brake disc\|s\| has excessive run out \|3.2.A1m\|	2
Rear Brake caliper\|s\| insecure \|3.2.A1j\|	2
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.2.4\|	2
Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))	2
Rear Brake pedal insecure \|3.1.2a\|	2
Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering \|2.1.2a\|	2
Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	2
Front suspension assembly component missing \|2.3.1\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	2
Front Steering control handlebar movement restricted by trapped cables \|2.1.2c\|	2
Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Nearside Rear Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	2
Rear Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.3.2\|	2
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.7.3a\|	2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))	2
Fuel cap does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.2b\|	2
Centre Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	2
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	2
Offside Front Brake disc\|s\| cracked \|3.2.A1g\|	2
Rear Locking device\|s\| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	2
Front Stop lamp not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	2
Chain guard insecure \|6.2.1c\|	2
Offside Rear Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	2
Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure \|3.2.A1j\|	2
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	2
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.1a\|	2
Front Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	2
Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned \|1.4.2d\|	2
Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	2
Rear Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts \|3.2.B2c\|	2
Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Front position lamp incorrect colour \|1.1.2a\|	2
Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. \|2.3.6c\|	2

MOT History from tests of petrol HONDA CBR600Fs year 1987

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