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R172 YDC

1998 Honda CBR600F

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

42,136 mi
Last recorded42,136 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda CBR600F23,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR172 YDC
MakeHonda
ModelCBR600F
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 42,136 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 41,632 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 40,865 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 39,497 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 39,497 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 37,718 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 37,144 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2019 36,956 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 35,685 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 33,700 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 33,700 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 31,245 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2012 31,245 miles

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

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 29,553 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 29,553 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 27,600 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 25,138 miles

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2007 21,184 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 19,018 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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R172 YDC is a 1998 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 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 R172 YDC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R172 YDC registered?

R172 YDC is a 1998 Honda CBR600F, first registered on 2 July 1998.

Is R172 YDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R172 YDC shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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