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R598 TSN

1998 Honda CBR600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

86,472 mi
Last recorded86,472 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda CBR60027,650 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR598 TSN
MakeHonda
ModelCBR600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 86,472 miles

NUMBER PLATE LIGHTS WRONG COLOUR SHOWING RED

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

Fail 4 Jul 2025 86,403 miles

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

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

NUMBER PLATE LIGHTS WRONG COLOUR SHOWING RED

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

Pass 2 May 2023 83,578 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Apr 2023 83,569 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 75,459 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 75,420 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 75,307 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 74,004 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 68,946 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 64,198 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 63,836 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 63,503 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2010 63,382 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 62,541 miles

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

How Reliable is the Honda CBR600?

Based on 17,884 MOT tests across 1,788 vehicles.

82.5%
Pass Rate
770
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
1,788
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 333
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 226
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 204
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 194
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 141
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R598 TSN is a 1998 Honda CBR600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1998 Honda CBR600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 27,650 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 CBR600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R598 TSN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CBR600 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 28 years old, this Honda CBR600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R598 TSN registered?

R598 TSN is a 1998 Honda CBR600, first registered on 25 June 1998.

Is R598 TSN safe to buy?

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