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R447 CJA

1998 Honda CBR600

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

39,805 mi
Last recorded39,805 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda CBR60027,650 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR447 CJA
MakeHonda
ModelCBR600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 39,805 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 May 2025 38,426 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 13 May 2025 38,404 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 May 2024 36,103 miles

Central Rear Upper Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Clutch lever bent

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 34,295 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 31,566 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 29,600 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 29,587 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (6.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too high headlight kick on the wrong side (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2020 28,049 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 26,275 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2006 26,275 miles

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

How Reliable is the Honda CBR600?

Based on 17,884 MOT tests across 1,788 vehicles.

82.5%
Pass Rate
770
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
1,788
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 333
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 226
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 204
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 194
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 141
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R447 CJA is a 1998 Honda CBR600 in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1998 Honda CBR600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 27,650 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 CBR600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R447 CJA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CBR600 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 28 years old, this Honda CBR600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R447 CJA registered?

R447 CJA is a 1998 Honda CBR600, first registered on 1 February 1998.

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