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R581 DRE

1998 Honda CBR600F

Grey Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

39,972 mi
Last recorded39,972 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda CBR600F23,852 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR581 DRE
MakeHonda
ModelCBR600F
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 39,972 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 38,741 miles

Throttle sticking slightly

Pass 23 Aug 2023 37,117 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 35,310 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 33,044 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 32,897 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 32,888 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 32,770 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 32,753 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 26 Jun 2017 32,753 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 32,199 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 31,593 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 29 May 2014 31,372 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 31,248 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 31,042 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2011 31,042 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 29 May 2009 30,918 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 30,083 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2007 30,083 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Fail 25 Apr 2006 28,444 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 28,444 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
Full Honda CBR600F reliability report

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R581 DRE is a 1998 Honda CBR600F in Grey with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 R581 DRE, 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 R581 DRE registered?

R581 DRE is a 1998 Honda CBR600F, first registered on 20 March 1998.

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