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R299 VGC

1998 Honda CB600F

Blue Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

42,204 mi
Last recorded42,204 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2024
Typical for 1998 Honda CB600F23,884 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR299 VGC
MakeHonda
ModelCB600F
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2024 42,204 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2024 42,176 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2023 42,152 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2023 42,121 miles
Fail 28 May 2023 42,087 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 41,529 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 40,908 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 40,893 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 34,212 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 34,212 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 32,749 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 31,365 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 26,779 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 26,115 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 26,115 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 24,527 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 23,609 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 22,615 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 19,640 miles

How Reliable is the Honda CB600F?

Based on 2,905 MOT tests across 227 vehicles.

84.4%
Pass Rate
1,005
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
227
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 38
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 26
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 23
reflector on motorcycle missing 20
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 17
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R299 VGC is a 1998 Honda CB600F in Blue with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1998 Honda CB600F models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 23,884 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 CB600F fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R299 VGC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CB600F typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 28 years old, this Honda CB600F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R299 VGC registered?

R299 VGC is a 1998 Honda CB600F, first registered on 27 June 1998.

Is R299 VGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R299 VGC shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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