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R661 BYG

1998 Honda CBR600F

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

18,081 mi
Last recorded18,081 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda CBR600F23,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR661 BYG
MakeHonda
ModelCBR600F
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 18,081 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2025 17,952 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 16,115 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 14,161 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 13,816 miles

Exhaust noisy louder than standard (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 13,724 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 13,648 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 13,371 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 13,371 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 13,366 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 13,334 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 13,334 miles

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

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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R661 BYG is a 1998 Honda CBR600F in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R661 BYG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R661 BYG?

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What year was R661 BYG registered?

R661 BYG is a 1998 Honda CBR600F, first registered on 1 March 1998.

Is R661 BYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R661 BYG shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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