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R74 FBU

1998 Honda CBR600FS

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

12,099 mi
Last recorded12,099 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 Honda CBR600FS17,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR74 FBU
MakeHonda
ModelCBR600FS
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2017 12,099 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 5,400 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 5,400 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2015 3,323 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 3,323 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2014 11 miles

Front position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 11 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 21,740 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 17,831 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 17,826 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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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R74 FBU is a 1998 Honda CBR600FS in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R74 FBU, 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 R74 FBU registered?

R74 FBU is a 1998 Honda CBR600FS, first registered on 1 April 1998.

Is R74 FBU safe to buy?

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