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R604 DWS

1998 Honda CBR600F

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,519 mi
Last recorded55,519 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2023
Typical for 1998 Honda CBR600F23,852 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR604 DWS
MakeHonda
ModelCBR600F
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2023 55,519 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FRAME (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement up and downmovement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

right hand side handlebar very close to tank on righthand lock

Fail 27 Jun 2023 55,519 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement up and downmovement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

right hand side handlebar very close to tank on righthand lock

Pass 28 May 2021 52,175 miles

main stand seized in up position

Fail 5 May 2021 52,168 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

centre stand seized in up position

Pass 14 Mar 2019 50,970 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 50,968 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 47,111 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 43,650 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 36,289 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 36,289 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling Rear wheel adjusted to left side (2.5.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 34,556 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 31,854 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 31,255 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 13 Apr 2012 31,245 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 29,506 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 27,823 miles

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

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

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

slight bend on off side handlebar

Pass 8 Jan 2009 23,662 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 13,329 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 20,050 miles

Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Rear Rear reflector damaged but function not impaired (1.4.2a)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 17,831 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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R604 DWS is a 1998 Honda CBR600F in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R604 DWS, 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 R604 DWS registered?

R604 DWS is a 1998 Honda CBR600F, first registered on 11 March 1998.

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