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R642 GHO

1998 Honda CBR600F

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

19,547 mi
Last recorded19,547 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda CBR600F23,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR642 GHO
MakeHonda
ModelCBR600F
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 19,547 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2026 19,384 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2025 17,626 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 15,946 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 15,010 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 14,749 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2022 14,749 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls Brake lamp not working from front brake. (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 14,611 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2021 14,596 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front 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 16 Jul 2019 13,544 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 13,069 miles

after market rear silencer fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2017 12,913 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 12,332 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 12,259 miles

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

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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R642 GHO is a 1998 Honda CBR600F in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R642 GHO, 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 R642 GHO registered?

R642 GHO is a 1998 Honda CBR600F, first registered on 16 March 1998.

Is R642 GHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R642 GHO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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