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R640 FDX

1998 Honda Cbr 600 F

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

34,506 mi
Last recorded34,506 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda Cbr 600 F21,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR640 FDX
MakeHonda
ModelCbr 600 F
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 34,506 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 47,350 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 32,165 miles

Clutch bite poor

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 28,377 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly distorted

Fail 27 Jan 2023 28,370 miles

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly distorted

Pass 14 Dec 2021 24,811 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2021 24,811 miles

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 21,252 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 20,305 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 20,087 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 20,005 miles

Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Fail 24 May 2016 19,992 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Pass 27 May 2015 19,976 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

cant open fuel cap

front tyre valve cracking

Pass 31 May 2014 19,864 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Upper Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Ignition switch faulty

Pass 3 Jun 2013 19,464 miles

play in rear brake caliper sliding pins

Pass 31 May 2012 19,263 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 18,841 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2010 18,399 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2009 17,837 miles

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

Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Front Upper Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

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

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 29 May 2008 17,606 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 1,725 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 16,411 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Cbr 600 F?

Based on 11,541 MOT tests across 1,855 vehicles.

85.2%
Pass Rate
767
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
1,855
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 207
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 150
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 79
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 77
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 76
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R640 FDX is a 1998 Honda Cbr 600 F in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 1998 Honda Cbr 600 F models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 21,605 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda Cbr 600 F fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 207 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R640 FDX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cbr 600 F typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Honda Cbr 600 F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R640 FDX is a 1998 Honda Cbr 600 F, first registered on 8 May 1998.

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