Honda Cbr600f K (1989)
1989 Honda Cbr600f K
CarHunch has 895 1989 Honda Cbr600f K vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.
No MOT data available for this vehicle type
The 1989 Honda Cbr600f K doesn't appear in DVLA light-vehicle MOT records — it may be exempt, registered as a different vehicle class, or an import not subject to UK MOT testing. We don't have reliability stats for this specific model, but you can browse other Honda vehicles below.
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The 1989 Honda CBR600F-K is a motorcycle, and motorcycles are not included in the DVLA's light-vehicle MOT database—they're tested under a separate DVSA regime that isn't covered here. This means we have no MOT pass rates, defect statistics, or reliability verdicts for this cohort to share with you. What we do know is that the CBR600F was Honda's legendary middleweight sportsbike of that era, prized for its smooth inline-four engine and manageable power delivery, and surviving examples at this age typically show moderate mileage (around 37,500 miles on average). If you're considering one, focus on service history, chain and sprocket wear, and whether it's been stored properly—these matter far more than MOT data for a 35-year-old bike.
We have 895 1989 Honda Cbr600f K vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.
There are a few reasons this can happen:
- Heavy commercial vehicle — trucks, buses and coaches over 3.5 tonnes are tested under the DVSA annual HGV/PSV regime, which uses a separate database not included in our data source
- Imported vehicles — vehicles registered abroad and recently brought to the UK may have no UK MOT history yet
- MOT-exempt — vehicles manufactured before 1986 qualify under the 40-year rolling exemption; some specialist and agricultural vehicles are also exempt
- Never used on public roads — some vehicles are registered but kept off-road and have never required an MOT
What tends to go wrong
Across 895 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1989.
Before you buy a 1989 Honda Cbr600f K
Based on MOT data from 895 vehicles — here's what to check.
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Check the full MOT history.
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recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price.
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Colour Breakdown
Based on 985 Honda Cbr600f K vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.
1989 Honda Cbr600f K — Still on the Road
12 vehicles from this cohort appeared in light-vehicle MOT records in 2018 — a small subset of the registered total, likely lighter variants or specialist conversions tested as light vehicles.
Based on vehicles from this cohort that appeared in the DVLA light-vehicle MOT database. Most vehicles of this type are tested under the separate DVSA HGV annual testing regime and are not counted here. Data from 2014–2018.
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