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R497 KAV

1998 Honda CBR600F

Grey Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

27,672 mi
Last recorded27,672 miles
Recorded on4 May 2023
Typical for 1998 Honda CBR600F23,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR497 KAV
MakeHonda
ModelCBR600F
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2023 27,672 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2023 27,672 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 27,643 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 27,592 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 27,281 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2019 27,281 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Shock absorber likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2018 26,843 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 26,843 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2018 26,843 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 25,778 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 25,076 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 23,287 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 21,443 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2011 21,126 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2011 21,126 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 19,654 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 19,075 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 18,703 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 18,067 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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R497 KAV is a 1998 Honda CBR600F in Grey with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 R497 KAV, 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 R497 KAV registered?

R497 KAV is a 1998 Honda CBR600F, first registered on 5 March 1998.

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