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J17 HWR

1998 Honda CBR600F

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

44,507 mi
Last recorded44,507 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda CBR600F23,852 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ17 HWR
MakeHonda
ModelCBR600F
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 44,507 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 11 Jun 2026 44,507 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 44,498 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2024 44,498 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 44,273 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Oct 2023 44,267 miles

Nearside Front Inner Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 43,961 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 43,800 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 43,463 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 40,699 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 40,526 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2017 37,830 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 37,830 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 36,470 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 36,470 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 34,842 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 29 Oct 2013 34,842 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2012 33,412 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 32,685 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 32,685 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 31,840 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 31,056 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 29,344 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 28,844 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 26,589 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 26,589 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 25,485 miles

How Reliable is the Honda CBR600F?

Based on 233,298 MOT tests across 21,936 vehicles.

84.3%
Pass Rate
762
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
21,936
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 3,898
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,218
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 2,113
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 1,718
wheel bearings have excessive free play 1,311
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J17 HWR is a 1998 Honda CBR600F in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 1998 Honda CBR600F models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 23,852 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 CBR600F fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 3,898 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J17 HWR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CBR600F typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 28 years old, this Honda CBR600F is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J17 HWR registered?

J17 HWR is a 1998 Honda CBR600F, first registered on 2 February 1998.

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