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R42 EWS

1998 Honda CBR600F

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,444 mi
Last recorded44,444 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 1998 Honda CBR600F23,852 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR42 EWS
MakeHonda
ModelCBR600F
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 44,444 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 27 Apr 2017 44,444 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 4 May 2016 40,242 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 40,242 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Offside Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2015 36,970 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 13 May 2014 32,445 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 25,636 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2013 25,423 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2012 22,303 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 21,314 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 20,109 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 18,510 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2008 17,954 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 16,845 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 16,845 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2006 15,616 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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R42 EWS is a 1998 Honda CBR600F in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R42 EWS, 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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R42 EWS is a 1998 Honda CBR600F, first registered on 14 March 1998.

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