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R795 SST

1998 Honda Cbr 600

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

42,885 mi
Last recorded42,885 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda Cbr 60029,684 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR795 SST
MakeHonda
ModelCbr 600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 42,885 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 42,878 miles

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

Central Front Radiator has serious signs of corrosion

Nearside Front clutch free play is excessive

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

Fail 2 Sep 2021 42,878 miles

Central Front Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced front hugger loose (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Central Front Radiator has serious signs of corrosion

Nearside Front clutch free play is excessive

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 42,538 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 41,752 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2019 41,752 miles

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

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 40,799 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 39,475 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 38,326 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 9 May 2014 37,753 miles
Fail 3 May 2014 37,753 miles

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

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 4 May 2013 36,490 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 4 May 2013 36,490 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 33,810 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 33,810 miles

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

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Fail 21 Dec 2010 31,758 miles

Nearside Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Offside Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 31,758 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2010 31,758 miles

Rear Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

Fail 5 Jun 2009 28,772 miles

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

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 28,772 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 20,266 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 18,972 miles
Pass 1 May 2006 15,221 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Cbr 600?

Based on 5,328 MOT tests across 563 vehicles.

82.9%
Pass Rate
791
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
563
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 91
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 52
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 47
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 45
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 37
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R795 SST is a 1998 Honda Cbr 600 in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 1998 Honda Cbr 600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 29,684 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 Cbr 600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 91 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R795 SST, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cbr 600 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 28 years old, this Honda Cbr 600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R795 SST registered?

R795 SST is a 1998 Honda Cbr 600, first registered on 8 May 1998.

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The MOT history for R795 SST shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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