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R643 DWS

1998 Honda CBR600FS

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

18,262 mi
Last recorded18,262 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda CBR600FS17,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR643 DWS
MakeHonda
ModelCBR600FS
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 18,262 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 17,997 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 17,829 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 29 May 2019 17,828 miles

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 6 Feb 2010 17,273 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2009 16,433 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2008 15,947 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 14,482 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 12,679 miles

How Reliable is the Honda CBR600FS?

Based on 29,431 MOT tests across 2,462 vehicles.

84.9%
Pass Rate
831
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
2,462
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 449
reflector on motorcycle missing 231
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 206
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 179
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 149
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R643 DWS is a 1998 Honda CBR600FS in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1998 Honda CBR600FS models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 17,826 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda CBR600FS fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 449 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R643 DWS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CBR600FS typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 28 years old, this Honda CBR600FS is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R643 DWS registered?

R643 DWS is a 1998 Honda CBR600FS, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is R643 DWS safe to buy?

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