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R485 RCW

1998 Honda CBR600

Orange Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

43,652 mi
Last recorded43,652 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda CBR60027,650 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR485 RCW
MakeHonda
ModelCBR600
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 43,652 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2025 43,652 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

front tyre flat

Pass 10 May 2024 43,494 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 43,337 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2023 43,337 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 43,234 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 43,025 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 42,816 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 31 May 2019 42,801 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 41,722 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 40,934 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 39,704 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 39,149 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 36,545 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Offside Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 32,152 miles

front tyre near wear limit

Pass 28 Apr 2010 36,258 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 34,505 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 34,505 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 33,952 miles

rear brake pads near wear limit.will req replacing soon

Pass 16 Mar 2007 32,083 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 31,881 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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R485 RCW is a 1998 Honda CBR600 in Orange with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 R485 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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R485 RCW is a 1998 Honda CBR600, first registered on 6 April 1998.

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