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R711 FOW

1998 Honda CBR600F

Black Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

23,411 mi
Last recorded23,411 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda CBR600F23,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR711 FOW
MakeHonda
ModelCBR600F
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 23,411 miles

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

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

Front mask converter fitted.

Fail 13 Aug 2026 23,411 miles

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

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

Front mask converter fitted.

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 23,351 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2025 23,351 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wheel in backwards. (5.2.3 (i))

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

Pass 2 May 2024 23,284 miles
Fail 1 May 2024 23,268 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2023 23,209 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator light intensity reduced LEDS OUT. (4.4.3 (a))

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 23,169 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2022 23,158 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 22,950 miles

Nearside Rear drive chain rubbing on stand

Pass 30 Sep 2019 22,934 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Fail 23 Sep 2019 22,921 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 22,769 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 22,769 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2014 40,856 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 37,745 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

None std indicators fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2012 33,352 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 32,912 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2010 32,214 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 30,811 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 1 May 2008 29,522 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 29,522 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 28,778 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 19 Mar 2007 28,778 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 27,692 miles

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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R711 FOW is a 1998 Honda CBR600F in Black with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 R711 FOW, 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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R711 FOW is a 1998 Honda CBR600F, first registered on 17 July 1998.

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