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R492 WAM

1998 Honda CBR600F

Black Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

45,901 mi
Last recorded45,901 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda CBR600F23,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR492 WAM
MakeHonda
ModelCBR600F
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 45,901 miles

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2016 37,833 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 37,207 miles

Offside Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Fail 26 Mar 2015 37,206 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Offside Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 34,737 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 23 Nov 2013 34,736 miles

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

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 33,460 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 17 Oct 2012 33,460 miles

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

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 4 May 2011 33,435 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 4 May 2011 33,435 miles

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 32,432 miles

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 2,999 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 2,999 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 22,813 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 22,755 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2005 22,706 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 WAM is a 1998 Honda CBR600F in Black with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 R492 WAM registered?

R492 WAM is a 1998 Honda CBR600F, first registered on 8 June 1998.

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