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F3 CBR

1998 Honda CBR600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

40,127 mi
Last recorded40,127 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda CBR60027,650 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF3 CBR
MakeHonda
ModelCBR600
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 40,127 miles

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned wheel (2.4 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 39,419 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 38,959 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 38,588 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 8 Mar 2013 38,547 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 27 May 2011 37,990 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 37,709 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 37,448 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 37,431 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 32,454 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 20 Apr 2007 32,281 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

advise small cut in rear tyre from glass not considered dangerous just a advise

Pass 21 Apr 2006 28,961 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 7 Apr 2006 28,930 miles

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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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F3 CBR is a 1998 Honda CBR600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1998 Honda CBR600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 27,650 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F3 CBR, 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 28 years old, this Honda CBR600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F3 CBR registered?

F3 CBR is a 1998 Honda CBR600, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is F3 CBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for F3 CBR shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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