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R83 MTV

1998 Honda CBR600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

11,075 mi
Last recorded11,075 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Honda CBR60027,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR83 MTV
MakeHonda
ModelCBR600
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2010 11,075 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 7 Sep 2010 11,075 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 10,171 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 10,102 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 9,923 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 9,897 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Honda CBR600?

Based on 17,884 MOT tests across 1,788 vehicles.

82.5%
Pass Rate
770
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
1,788
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 333
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 226
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 204
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 194
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 141
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R83 MTV is a 1998 Honda CBR600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Honda CBR600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 27,650 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 CBR600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R83 MTV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CBR600 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 28 years old, this Honda CBR600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R83 MTV registered?

R83 MTV is a 1998 Honda CBR600, first registered on 5 May 1998.

Is R83 MTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R83 MTV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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