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R494 HGN

1998 Honda CBR600F

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,406 mi
Last recorded38,406 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda CBR600F23,852 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR494 HGN
MakeHonda
ModelCBR600F
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 38,406 miles
Fail 9 May 2026 38,376 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Tyre rotation fitment incorrect (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged valve stem deep split at base (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2021 37,368 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2018 37,094 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 36,470 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 35,458 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 33,573 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 31,803 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Offside Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 30,353 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 30,353 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 28,768 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 May 2010 25,727 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 25,720 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 22,664 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 22,664 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

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
Full Honda CBR600F reliability report

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R494 HGN is a 1998 Honda CBR600F in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R494 HGN, 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 R494 HGN registered?

R494 HGN is a 1998 Honda CBR600F, first registered on 23 February 1998.

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