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R178 JAF

1998 Honda CBR600F

Orange Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2025
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

35,821 mi
Last recorded35,821 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 1998 Honda CBR600F23,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR178 JAF
MakeHonda
ModelCBR600F
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2024 35,821 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 34,030 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 34,006 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 33,198 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 31,223 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 23,380 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 23,346 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 22,904 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 21,502 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 20,603 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 19,319 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 18,265 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 17,258 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 16,407 miles

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

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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R178 JAF is a 1998 Honda CBR600F in Orange with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R178 JAF, 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.

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What year was R178 JAF registered?

R178 JAF is a 1998 Honda CBR600F, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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