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R408 JMV

1998 Honda CBR600F

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

83,646 mi
Last recorded83,646 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2024
Typical for 1998 Honda CBR600F23,852 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR408 JMV
MakeHonda
ModelCBR600F
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2024 83,646 miles

Front front tyre has cracks in tread areas

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 83,296 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 83,075 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 83,075 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 82,722 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 9 Aug 2019 82,722 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 82,111 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 81,840 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

front mudguard insecure.passable for mot.

Pass 6 Sep 2012 81,410 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front bumper insecure

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 79,333 miles

chain play almost to excessive

Pass 17 Dec 2009 72,023 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 65,892 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2007 58,544 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2007 58,544 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 55,476 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2006 45,378 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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R408 JMV is a 1998 Honda CBR600F in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R408 JMV, 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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What year was R408 JMV registered?

R408 JMV is a 1998 Honda CBR600F, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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