CarVerify

Free Car Check

R98 BMV

1997 Honda CBR600F

Black Petrol 599cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

36,484 mi
Last recorded36,484 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2022
Typical for 1997 Honda CBR600F26,263 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR98 BMV
MakeHonda
ModelCBR600F
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2022 36,484 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2022 36,484 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 33,382 miles

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

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 33,382 miles

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

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

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 32,077 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2019 30,681 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2019 30,681 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 30,568 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 30,465 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 30,465 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem misaligned which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 30,415 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 30,354 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 30,063 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 29,788 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 29,737 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 29,626 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 29,521 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 2,945 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 29,196 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 28,654 miles

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

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R98 BMV is a 1997 Honda CBR600F in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 R98 BMV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R98 BMV?

You can check the full history of R98 BMV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R98 BMV registered?

R98 BMV is a 1997 Honda CBR600F, first registered on 24 September 1997.

Is R98 BMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R98 BMV shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R98 BMV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R98 BMV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.