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R492 AFC

1998 Honda CBR600F

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

45,603 mi
Last recorded45,603 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2018
Typical for 1998 Honda CBR600F23,852 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR492 AFC
MakeHonda
ModelCBR600F
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2018 45,603 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2018 45,375 miles

Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 36,804 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 36,184 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2016 36,172 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 35,061 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 32,950 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 42 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Jul 2013 10 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Headlight switch around the wrong way hi bean / low beam

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 26 May 2012

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

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

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Pass 26 May 2012

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

day time

Pass 2 Feb 2011 28,970 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2011 28,912 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2010 16,082 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 16,066 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2008 15,831 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 15,461 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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R492 AFC is a 1998 Honda CBR600F in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R492 AFC, 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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R492 AFC is a 1998 Honda CBR600F, first registered on 14 March 1998.

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