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K198 LMY

1997 Honda CBR600F

White Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

23,482 mi
Last recorded23,482 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2021
Typical for 1997 Honda CBR600F26,263 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK198 LMY
MakeHonda
ModelCBR600F
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2021 23,482 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 23,174 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 19,866 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 18,470 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 17,911 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 15 Aug 2015 17,911 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 6,253 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Fail 6 Aug 2014 6,010 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake pedal pivots excessively worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 4,005 miles

Nearside Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 98,567 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 96,462 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 96,462 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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 17 Nov 2010 88,650 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 82,565 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 16 May 2007 76,518 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 75,788 miles

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

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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K198 LMY is a 1997 Honda CBR600F in White with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1997 Honda CBR600F models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 26,263 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 K198 LMY, 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 29 years old, this Honda CBR600F is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K198 LMY registered?

K198 LMY is a 1997 Honda CBR600F, first registered on 20 August 1997.

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