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E278 WCL

1988 Honda CBR600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

4,512 mi
Last recorded4,512 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 1988 Honda CBR60024,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE278 WCL
MakeHonda
ModelCBR600
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 4,512 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 4,348 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 May 2018 227 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Front slight play floating caliper bushes further investigation needed

Fail 4 May 2018 179 miles

Brake fluid reservoir insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a)

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Front slight play floating caliper bushes further investigation needed

Pass 27 Feb 2016 1,813 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 894 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 362 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 489 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 56 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

slight bind from front brakes

Pass 18 Feb 2011 24,345 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 25,026 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2009 20,639 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 14 Feb 2009 20,639 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 18,455 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

How Reliable is the Honda CBR600?

Based on 17,884 MOT tests across 1,788 vehicles.

82.5%
Pass Rate
770
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
1,788
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 333
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 226
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 204
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 194
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 141
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E278 WCL is a 1988 Honda CBR600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1988 Honda CBR600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 24,844 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda CBR600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E278 WCL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CBR600 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 38 years old, this Honda CBR600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E278 WCL registered?

E278 WCL is a 1988 Honda CBR600, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E278 WCL safe to buy?

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