1997 Honda CBR 600 0.6L Petrol · M655 DLY

This 1997 Honda CBR600 presents a stable and well-maintained roadworthiness record through its most recent MOT on the 8th of November 2021 at 37,866 miles. The maintenance trend is stable, with no recurring mechanical failures or structural defects appearing across the recorded history. The only advisory raised in the entire five-test span was a rear tyre worn close to the legal limit during that final 2021 test, a minor consumable wear item rather than an underlying mechanical concern. No corrosion, suspension, braking, or emissions defects have been flagged, indicating sound mechanical care over the recorded period. The mileage pattern reveals exceptionally low use for a machine of this age. Between the 2017 test at 31,837 miles and the 2021 test at 37,866 miles, the bike covered just 6,029 miles across four years, averaging around 1,507 miles per annum during that window. The current recorded figure of 37,866 miles has remained static since November 2021, suggesting the motorcycle has been standing unused for approximately four and a half years as of today's date in June 2026. This prolonged stationary period raises concerns unrelated to the MOT record itself, particularly around stale fuel, degraded rubber seals, perished hoses, and potential corrosion in the braking system and fuel tank from standing idle. A buyer inspecting this machine in person should pay close attention to components that deteriorate through age and inactivity rather than mileage. The braking system warrants particular scrutiny, as calipers can seize and discs can corrode when a motorcycle stands unused for extended periods. Suspension seals and fork stanchions should be examined for pitting and oil weeping, while all rubber hoses, tyres, and the drive chain must be assessed for perishing and UV degradation. The carburettor-fed engine on this CBR600 may also require attention to clear stale fuel residue from float bowls and jets before reliable running can be confirmed. The advisory rear tyre from 2021 will almost certainly need replacement by now regardless of remaining tread, given the age of the rubber.