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R948 DFC

1998 Honda CBR600F

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

20,257 mi
Last recorded20,257 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda CBR600F23,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR948 DFC
MakeHonda
ModelCBR600F
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 20,257 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 19,614 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2024 18,769 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Fork Oil Seal (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 18,592 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 17,028 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 15,306 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2020 13,712 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 12,658 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 11,990 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 11,057 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 10,972 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 10,032 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 9,530 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 9,111 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 23 May 2012 8,658 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 8,042 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 6,877 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 5,239 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 3,671 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 3,671 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 1,063 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 41,483 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 41,483 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2005 41,483 miles

Rear Brake component worn and seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Rear 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
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R948 DFC is a 1998 Honda CBR600F in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R948 DFC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R948 DFC registered?

R948 DFC is a 1998 Honda CBR600F, first registered on 1 June 1998.

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