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R621 FEX

1998 Honda CBR600

Red Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

40,006 mi
Last recorded40,006 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda CBR60027,650 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR621 FEX
MakeHonda
ModelCBR600
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 40,006 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 38,985 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 35,474 miles

Both mirrors not fitted at time of test

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 15 Jul 2022 35,474 miles

Both mirrors not fitted at time of test

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 34,052 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 32,757 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 32,677 miles

Crude exhaust baffle fitted at time of test

Pass 14 Nov 2016 32,216 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2015 30,468 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

reg plate small

Fail 28 Nov 2015 30,465 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

reg plate small

Pass 22 Aug 2014 29,107 miles

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

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

Small number plate fitted.

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 27,833 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 26,827 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 25,150 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

slight oil leak from filter

Fail 11 Aug 2010 24,298 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 24,298 miles

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2009 23,574 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 22,980 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 22,956 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 21,997 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 21,997 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

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

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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R621 FEX is a 1998 Honda CBR600 in Red with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 R621 FEX, 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 R621 FEX registered?

R621 FEX is a 1998 Honda CBR600, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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