1989 Honda CBR600F 0.6L Petrol · F117 NYJ

The 1989 Honda CBR600F presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 9 April 2026 at 42,192 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken sequence of clean MOT outcomes across the available history. The recorded mileage of 42,192 against roughly 37 years of age equates to about 1,140 miles per year, confirming very light use. The DVSA entries show a steady crawl in distance: 40,448 miles on 30 July 2021, 41,249 by 1 September 2022, 41,657 on 5 March 2024, 41,980 on 24 March 2025, and 42,192 in April 2026. No rapid accumulation or missed-test gaps appear beyond the standard annual cycle, and the sparse, clean record points to a machine kept largely idle and sheltered rather than ridden hard. A buyer should still inspect in person for age-related issues the MOT does not capture. Long standing periods invite perished rubber suspension bushes, seized fork seals, and corroded brake calipers or discs despite the passes. The tester recorded no structural advisories, yet a 1989 frame demands a close check for hidden rust at steering head and swingarm mounts. Given the flawless test sheet, previous owners clearly met statutory checks but the low mileage means consumables like tyres, coolant hoses, and chain tensioners may date from years of stagnation rather than wear. Verify fluid condition and flexi-hose integrity before relying on the machine at speed.