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R980 RKH

1997 Honda CBR600F

Black Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

27,802 mi
Last recorded27,802 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda CBR600F26,263 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR980 RKH
MakeHonda
ModelCBR600F
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 27,802 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 26,949 miles
Fail 13 May 2023 26,949 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 26,649 miles

Offside Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 May 2019 23,445 miles

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

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 7 May 2019 23,445 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2015 23,423 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 23,364 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 21,674 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 21,570 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 21,376 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 21,185 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 21,089 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 21,068 miles

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

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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R980 RKH is a 1997 Honda CBR600F in Black with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1997 Honda CBR600F models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 26,263 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 R980 RKH, 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 29 years old, this Honda CBR600F is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R980 RKH registered?

R980 RKH is a 1997 Honda CBR600F, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R980 RKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R980 RKH shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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