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R488 WAM

1998 Honda CBR600F

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,420 mi
Last recorded54,420 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Honda CBR600F23,852 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR488 WAM
MakeHonda
ModelCBR600F
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2016 54,420 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 54,374 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 47,640 miles

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

Front tyre valve stem starting to crack

Fail 30 Mar 2015 47,638 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

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

Front tyre valve stem starting to crack

No front side light

Pass 2 Apr 2014 47,378 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 46,332 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 46,332 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

front sidelight not working

Pass 22 May 2009 46,303 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2008 46,205 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 46,069 miles

Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 46,069 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 44,173 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
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R488 WAM is a 1998 Honda CBR600F in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R488 WAM, 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 R488 WAM registered?

R488 WAM is a 1998 Honda CBR600F, first registered on 14 May 1998.

Is R488 WAM safe to buy?

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