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R761 NPC

1998 Honda CB600F

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

20,696 mi
Last recorded20,696 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda CB600F23,884 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR761 NPC
MakeHonda
ModelCB600F
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 20,696 miles
Fail 6 May 2025 20,696 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 20,630 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 20,571 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 20,497 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2019 19,719 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 19,719 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 17,402 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 16,333 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2016 13,395 miles

Offside Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 12,421 miles

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

Offside Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2013 7,213 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2012 3,617 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2012 3,617 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 1,587 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 41,738 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 41,557 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 1 Jul 2009 41,557 miles

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 40,175 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2008 40,175 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 15 May 2007 36,885 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2007 36,871 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2006 31,179 miles

How Reliable is the Honda CB600F?

Based on 2,905 MOT tests across 227 vehicles.

84.4%
Pass Rate
1,005
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
227
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 38
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 26
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 23
reflector on motorcycle missing 20
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 17
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R761 NPC is a 1998 Honda CB600F in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 1998 Honda CB600F models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 23,884 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 CB600F fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R761 NPC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CB600F typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 28 years old, this Honda CB600F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R761 NPC registered?

R761 NPC is a 1998 Honda CB600F, first registered on 30 July 1998.

Is R761 NPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R761 NPC shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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