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R685 HFT

1998 Honda CBR600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

27,935 mi
Last recorded27,935 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2016
Typical for 1998 Honda CBR60027,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR685 HFT
MakeHonda
ModelCBR600
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2016 27,935 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 27,805 miles

Offside Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Fail 6 Jul 2015 27,805 miles

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

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

Offside Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Pass 23 May 2014 26,354 miles

exhaust slightly rubbing on swing arm

Fail 22 May 2014 26,354 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

exhaust slightly rubbing on swing arm

Pass 6 Apr 2013 23,351 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2012 22,892 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 22,252 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 21,619 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2009 20,657 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 20,042 miles

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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R685 HFT is a 1998 Honda CBR600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R685 HFT, 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 R685 HFT registered?

R685 HFT is a 1998 Honda CBR600, first registered on 23 April 1998.

Is R685 HFT safe to buy?

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