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R553 BUX

1998 Honda CBR600RR

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

48,726 mi
Last recorded48,726 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2018
Typical for 1998 Honda CBR600RR29,936 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR553 BUX
MakeHonda
ModelCBR600RR
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2018 48,726 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 48,626 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 48,626 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 48,042 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 46,824 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 45,084 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 42,653 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 42,653 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 41,968 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2013 41,968 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 39,919 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 34,440 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 34,437 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 33,965 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2010 33,944 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 33,130 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Mar 2009 33,123 miles

Front Stop lamp damaged and function impaired (1.3.3a)

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

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

rear tyre pressure low

Pass 18 Jul 2007 30,928 miles

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 5 May 2006 28,080 miles

How Reliable is the Honda CBR600RR?

Based on 68,045 MOT tests across 6,490 vehicles.

86.1%
Pass Rate
844
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
6,490
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 827
reflector on motorcycle missing 479
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 320
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 297
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 234
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R553 BUX is a 1998 Honda CBR600RR in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1998 Honda CBR600RR models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 29,936 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 CBR600RR fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 827 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R553 BUX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CBR600RR typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 28 years old, this Honda CBR600RR is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R553 BUX is a 1998 Honda CBR600RR, first registered on 16 April 1998.

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