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N198 NWU

1996 Honda CBR600

White Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

1,003 mi
Last recorded1,003 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 Honda CBR60026,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN198 NWU
MakeHonda
ModelCBR600
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 1,003 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 999 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 979 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 962 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2018 960 miles

Front Tyre is unsuitable fitted wrong way (5.2.3 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 927 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 917 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 917 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 822 miles

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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 NWU is a 1996 Honda CBR600 in White with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NWU, 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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How do I check the history of N198 NWU?

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What year was N198 NWU registered?

N198 NWU is a 1996 Honda CBR600, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N198 NWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N198 NWU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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