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R480 RCW

1998 Honda CBR600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

43,778 mi
Last recorded43,778 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2021
Typical for 1998 Honda CBR60027,650 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR480 RCW
MakeHonda
ModelCBR600
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2021 43,778 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 38,472 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 36,887 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 33,040 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 32,676 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2012 29,219 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 26,612 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2011 26,612 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 23,112 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 23,112 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 21,415 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 20,537 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 19,519 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 19,519 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 18,049 miles

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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R480 RCW is a 1998 Honda CBR600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R480 RCW, 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 R480 RCW registered?

R480 RCW is a 1998 Honda CBR600, first registered on 1 April 1998.

Is R480 RCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R480 RCW shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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