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R779 BTU

1998 Honda CBR600F

Grey Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

59,415 mi
Last recorded59,415 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda CBR600F23,852 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR779 BTU
MakeHonda
ModelCBR600F
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 59,415 miles

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

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively both front and rear sprockets (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2024 59,182 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 58,490 miles

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 30 Sep 2023 58,428 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 57,220 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2022 57,227 miles

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy Major notch in centre (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 55,801 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2020 54,812 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 54,671 miles

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 49,879 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2019 49,877 miles

Front Brake caliper excessively weakened by corrosion (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 40,485 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 120/60 r 17 (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2017 33,331 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 32,922 miles

Front Wheel has an excessively eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 28,317 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 27,668 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 26,940 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 24,137 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 21,348 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 21,104 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 20,573 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 20,519 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 19,491 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
Full Honda CBR600F reliability report

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R779 BTU is a 1998 Honda CBR600F in Grey with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 R779 BTU, 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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What year was R779 BTU registered?

R779 BTU is a 1998 Honda CBR600F, first registered on 6 May 1998.

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The MOT history for R779 BTU shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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