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R497 WCK

1998 Honda CBR600F

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

37,460 mi
Last recorded37,460 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda CBR600F23,852 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR497 WCK
MakeHonda
ModelCBR600F
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 37,460 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2025 37,460 miles

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 36,863 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2023 36,863 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2019 34,609 miles
Fail 18 May 2019 34,609 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Both front fork seals failed (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2017 31,258 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 29,361 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2016 29,343 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

front tyre slightly cracked

Pass 5 Sep 2015 24,400 miles

offside mirror is missing

Fail 2 Sep 2015 24,395 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

offside mirror is missing

Pass 5 Jun 2014 20,651 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 20,355 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 20,091 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 19,565 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 18,593 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 18,026 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 17,436 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 14,813 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 13,631 miles

Front Front position lamp slightly discoloured (1.1.2a)

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

Fail 27 Feb 2006 13,631 miles

Front Front position lamp slightly discoloured (1.1.2a)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

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 WCK is a 1998 Honda CBR600F in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WCK, 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 WCK registered?

R497 WCK is a 1998 Honda CBR600F, first registered on 6 April 1998.

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