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N198 HCS

1996 Honda CBR600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,172 mi
Last recorded42,172 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 1996 Honda CBR60026,922 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN198 HCS
MakeHonda
ModelCBR600
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 42,172 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Fail 21 May 2016 42,134 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2014 41,299 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 40,910 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 40,910 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Fail 17 Mar 2012 4,058 miles

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 4,058 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 33,494 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2008 32,711 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 31,099 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 30,402 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 30,402 miles

Offside 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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N198 HCS is a 1996 Honda CBR600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Honda CBR600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 26,922 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 N198 HCS, 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 30 years old, this Honda CBR600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N198 HCS registered?

N198 HCS is a 1996 Honda CBR600, first registered on 12 March 1996.

Is N198 HCS safe to buy?

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