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R397 SER

1998 Honda CBR600F

Orange Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

28,807 mi
Last recorded28,807 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 1998 Honda CBR600F23,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR397 SER
MakeHonda
ModelCBR600F
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2024 28,807 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 28,796 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 28,785 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 28,774 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 28,741 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 28,724 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 28,561 miles

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

headlamp converter fitted

Fail 27 Sep 2017 28,561 miles

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

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

headlamp converter fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2016 28,402 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 25,978 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2015 25,949 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2014 22,601 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 22,601 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 22,416 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 19,123 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 26 May 2010 19,123 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 17,039 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 29 May 2009 17,039 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 14,557 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 14,557 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 13,991 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 13,981 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 13,441 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
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R397 SER is a 1998 Honda CBR600F in Orange with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 R397 SER, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R397 SER?

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What year was R397 SER registered?

R397 SER is a 1998 Honda CBR600F, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R397 SER safe to buy?

The MOT history for R397 SER shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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