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R290 LKH

1998 Honda CBR600F

Grey Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

42,981 mi
Last recorded42,981 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda CBR600F23,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR290 LKH
MakeHonda
ModelCBR600F
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 42,981 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2024 42,293 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 41,874 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 4 Dec 2021 41,811 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear shock has reduced damping

Pass 3 Oct 2020 41,776 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 41,709 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 40,665 miles

Both sidepanels not fully secured

Left hand front footrest plate slightly bent

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear shock absorber has slightly reduced damping effect

Right hand bar end weight missing

Right hand front indicator not fully secured

Steering head bearings slightly notchy

Pass 15 Jul 2017 38,174 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

High Beam warning light very dim

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 37,203 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

High beam warning light not working

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

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Fail 29 Mar 2014 35,855 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

High beam warning light not working

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 35,855 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

High beam warning light not working

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 34,248 miles

High beam warning light not working

Left hand bar end weight missing

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Fail 30 Mar 2013 34,240 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

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

High beam warning light not working

Left hand bar end weight missing

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Fail 21 Apr 2012 32,298 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

High beam warning light not working

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

Right hand bar end weight missing.

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 32,298 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

High beam warning light not working

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

Right hand bar end weight missing.

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 30,595 miles

High beam warning light not working

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

Right hand bar end weight missing

Silencer fitted at incorrect angle

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Fail 14 Apr 2011 30,595 miles

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

High beam warning light not working

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

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

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

Right hand bar end weight missing

Silencer fitted at incorrect angle

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2010 28,467 miles

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

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

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

Right hand bar end weight missing

Right hand front indicator not fully secure

Pass 7 Feb 2009 26,382 miles

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

Right hand bar end weight missing

Fail 26 Jan 2009 26,373 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Right hand bar end weight missing

Right hand chain adjster plate loose and not located correctly

Valve cap missing from rear wheel

Pass 12 Oct 2007 22,465 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 17,465 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
Full Honda CBR600F reliability report

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R290 LKH is a 1998 Honda CBR600F in Grey with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 R290 LKH, 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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R290 LKH is a 1998 Honda CBR600F, first registered on 12 March 1998.

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