MOT History from tests of petrol HONDA CBR600Fs year 1990

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Pass percent:73.00%

(The average a petrol HONDA CBR600F year 1990 passes without issue)

Based on:3,593 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	124
Headlamp aim out of alignment	105
Registration plate issues	57
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	54
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	45
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	42
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	39
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	35
Rear Brake disc\|s\| cracked \|3.2.A1g\|	32
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	32
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	32
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	29
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	29
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	28
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	26
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	26
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	25
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	24
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	19
Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	18
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	17
Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	17
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.A2b\|	17
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	16
Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	16
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	15
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\|	14
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	14
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	14
Registration plate lamp issues	14
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	14
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	14
Rear Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	14
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	13
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	13
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system \|7.1.1.c\|	13
Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	12
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	12
Riders seat insecure \|6.2.1a\|	12
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	11
Offside Front Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	11
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	11
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	10
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	10
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	10
Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	9
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	9
Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	9
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	8
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	8
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	8
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	7
Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	7
Exhaust excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	7
Rear Brake caliper\|s\| insecure \|3.2.A1j\|	7
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording \|7.1.4\|	7
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	7
Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. \|2.3.6c\|	7
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	6
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. \|2.3.6c\|	6
Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	6
Nearside Front Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	6
Offside Front Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	6
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	6
Offside Front Brake disc\|s\| has excessive run out \|3.2.A1m\|	6
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	6
Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system \|7.1.1.c\|	5
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	5
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	5
Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	5
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering \|2.5.1\|	5
Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	5
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	5
Nearside Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	5
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.7.3a\|	5
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|6.1.2 \|a\|\|	5
Centre Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	5
Nearside Front Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	4
Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	4
Front position lamp missing \|1.1.1a\|	4
Rear Brake disc\|s\| excessively pitted \|3.2.A1l\|	4
Rear 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
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock \|2.1.4\|	4
Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	4
Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	4
Offside Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	4
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	4
Locking device\|s\| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	4
Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))	4
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Brake hose damaged	4
Front Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	4
Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. \|3.3.A2a\|	4
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	4
Front Brake disc\|s\| has excessive run out \|3.2.A1m\|	3
Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure \|1.5.3b\|	3
Horn not working \|7.7 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	3
Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	3
Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	3
Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort \|3.3.A1c\|	3
Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))	3
Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	3
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	3
Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired \|1.2.3a\|	3
Centre Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	3
Centre Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	3
Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1c\|	3
Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.C2c\|	3
Rear Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts \|3.2.B2c\|	3
Rear reflector missing \|4.8.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	3
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.2.4\|	3
Nearside Front Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	3
Nearside Rear Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	3
Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure \|1.5.3b\|	3
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	3
Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering \|2.1.2a\|	3
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	3
Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	3
Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	3
Steering movement excessively rough with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	3
Rear Brake disc\|s\| has excessive run out \|3.2.A1m\|	3
Nearside Front Brake disc\|s\| has excessive run out \|3.2.A1m\|	3
Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low \|3.2.B1d\|	3
Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly \|3.1.3d\|	3
Rear Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording \|7.1.4\|	3
Brake locking device missing \|3.2.A1e\|	3
Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	3
Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars \|2.1.2b\|	3
Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort \|3.3.A1c\|	3
Brake pedal insecure \|3.1.2a\|	3
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)	3
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	3
Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned \|1.4.2d\|	3
Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.4.A.2b\|	3

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Most common failures	No# failures
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	124
Headlamp aim out of alignment	105
Registration plate issues	57
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	54
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	45
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	42
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	39
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	35
Rear Brake disc\|s\| cracked \|3.2.A1g\|	32
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	32
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	32
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	29
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	29
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	28
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	26
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	26
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	25
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	24
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	19
Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	18
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	17
Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	17
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.A2b\|	17
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	16
Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	16
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	15
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\|	14
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	14
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	14
Registration plate lamp issues	14
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	14
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	14
Rear Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	14
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	13
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	13
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system \|7.1.1.c\|	13
Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	12
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	12
Riders seat insecure \|6.2.1a\|	12
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	11
Offside Front Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	11
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	11
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	10
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	10
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	10
Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	9
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	9
Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	9
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	8
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	8
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	8
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	7
Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	7
Exhaust excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	7
Rear Brake caliper\|s\| insecure \|3.2.A1j\|	7
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording \|7.1.4\|	7
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	7
Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. \|2.3.6c\|	7
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	6
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. \|2.3.6c\|	6
Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	6
Nearside Front Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	6
Offside Front Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	6
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	6
Offside Front Brake disc\|s\| has excessive run out \|3.2.A1m\|	6
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	6
Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system \|7.1.1.c\|	5
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	5
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	5
Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	5
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering \|2.5.1\|	5
Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	5
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	5
Nearside Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	5
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.7.3a\|	5
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|6.1.2 \|a\|\|	5
Centre Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	5
Nearside Front Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	4
Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	4
Front position lamp missing \|1.1.1a\|	4
Rear Brake disc\|s\| excessively pitted \|3.2.A1l\|	4
Rear 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
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock \|2.1.4\|	4
Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	4
Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	4
Offside Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	4
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	4
Locking device\|s\| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	4
Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))	4
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Brake hose damaged	4
Front Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	4
Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. \|3.3.A2a\|	4
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	4
Front Brake disc\|s\| has excessive run out \|3.2.A1m\|	3
Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure \|1.5.3b\|	3
Horn not working \|7.7 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	3
Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	3
Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	3
Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort \|3.3.A1c\|	3
Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))	3
Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	3
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	3
Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired \|1.2.3a\|	3
Centre Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	3
Centre Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	3
Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1c\|	3
Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.C2c\|	3
Rear Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts \|3.2.B2c\|	3
Rear reflector missing \|4.8.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	3
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.2.4\|	3
Nearside Front Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	3
Nearside Rear Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	3
Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure \|1.5.3b\|	3
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	3
Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering \|2.1.2a\|	3
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	3
Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	3
Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	3
Steering movement excessively rough with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	3
Rear Brake disc\|s\| has excessive run out \|3.2.A1m\|	3
Nearside Front Brake disc\|s\| has excessive run out \|3.2.A1m\|	3
Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low \|3.2.B1d\|	3
Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly \|3.1.3d\|	3
Rear Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording \|7.1.4\|	3
Brake locking device missing \|3.2.A1e\|	3
Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	3
Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars \|2.1.2b\|	3
Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort \|3.3.A1c\|	3
Brake pedal insecure \|3.1.2a\|	3
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)	3
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	3
Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned \|1.4.2d\|	3
Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.4.A.2b\|	3

MOT History from tests of petrol HONDA CBR600Fs year 1990

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