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P498 WBW

1996 Honda CBR600F

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

30,044 mi
Last recorded30,044 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2024
Typical for 1996 Honda CBR600F27,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP498 WBW
MakeHonda
ModelCBR600F
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2024 30,044 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 29,959 miles

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 10 Jan 2023 29,992 miles

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 29,830 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 29,670 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 29,490 miles

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

fairings fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2018 29,264 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 29,036 miles

fairings fitted

Fail 4 Jul 2017 29,022 miles

Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

fairings fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2016 28,581 miles

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Front Brake hose ferule corroded

Under trays fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2015 28,105 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

drive chain rivet link not riveted fully but secure

Fail 15 Jun 2015 28,097 miles

Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

clutch lever pivot bolt siezed

drive chain link not riveted as per manufacturers guidlines but secure

Pass 17 Jun 2014 27,350 miles

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 25,954 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 14 Nov 2009 25,954 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Steering movement excessively rough with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 16,331 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 13,956 miles

Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 10,421 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 10,323 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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P498 WBW is a 1996 Honda CBR600F in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1996 Honda CBR600F models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 27,315 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 P498 WBW, 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 30 years old, this Honda CBR600F is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P498 WBW registered?

P498 WBW is a 1996 Honda CBR600F, first registered on 14 August 1996.

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