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R896 SST

1998 Honda CBR600F

Black Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

42,590 mi
Last recorded42,590 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2021
Typical for 1998 Honda CBR600F23,852 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR896 SST
MakeHonda
ModelCBR600F
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2021 42,590 miles

Front Motorcycle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2021 42,590 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Motorcycle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 39,631 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 31,722 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2017 31,722 miles

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

Front wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose All 4 (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 14 May 2016 28,448 miles

Offside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Pass 16 May 2015 28,026 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 25,758 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 25,758 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 22,609 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 22,066 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

front tyre valve perished

Fail 22 Feb 2012 21,570 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 21,570 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 21,468 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 21,468 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 19,251 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 17,103 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 15,687 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 12,855 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 12,855 miles

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

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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R896 SST is a 1998 Honda CBR600F in Black with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R896 SST, 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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R896 SST is a 1998 Honda CBR600F, first registered on 2 June 1998.

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