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R237 GCV

1998 Honda CBR600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

32,153 mi
Last recorded32,153 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda CBR60027,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR237 GCV
MakeHonda
ModelCBR600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 32,153 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2025 32,153 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 32,113 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 32,066 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 31,905 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 31,905 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 31,789 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 31,705 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 May 2018 31,315 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 31,000 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 30,349 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 29,639 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

advise slight binding on front brakes

Pass 19 Sep 2009 29,338 miles

centre stand very close to rear tyre

custom indicators fitted

micron exhaust fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2008 28,248 miles

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

custom indicators fitted

micron fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2007 23,612 miles

custom indicators fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2006 18,865 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 12,632 miles

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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R237 GCV is a 1998 Honda CBR600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1998 Honda CBR600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 27,650 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R237 GCV, 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 28 years old, this Honda CBR600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R237 GCV registered?

R237 GCV is a 1998 Honda CBR600, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R237 GCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R237 GCV shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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