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R243 CLS

1998 Honda CBR600FS

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

17,838 mi
Last recorded17,838 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda CBR600FS17,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR243 CLS
MakeHonda
ModelCBR600FS
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 17,838 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 17,586 miles

Brake binding but not excessively front brake binding slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust slightly noisy and leaking exhaust gas (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 16,663 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 16,433 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 16,322 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 16,322 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2012 15,731 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 14,174 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 13,083 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 12,657 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 11,867 miles

SPRING CLIP TYPE JOINING LINK FITTED TO DRIVE CHAIN.RECOMMENDED THAT RIVET TYPE LINK IS FITTED †FPOR SAFETY

How Reliable is the Honda CBR600FS?

Based on 29,431 MOT tests across 2,462 vehicles.

84.9%
Pass Rate
831
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
2,462
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 449
reflector on motorcycle missing 231
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 206
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 179
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 149
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R243 CLS is a 1998 Honda CBR600FS in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1998 Honda CBR600FS models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 17,826 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda CBR600FS fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 449 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R243 CLS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CBR600FS typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 28 years old, this Honda CBR600FS is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R243 CLS registered?

R243 CLS is a 1998 Honda CBR600FS, first registered on 1 June 1998.

Is R243 CLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R243 CLS shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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