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S456 BKP

1998 Honda Cbr 600 F

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

40,655 mi
Last recorded40,655 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda Cbr 600 F21,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS456 BKP
MakeHonda
ModelCbr 600 F
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2025 40,655 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 40,591 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 40,444 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 39,803 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 38,287 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 7 Sep 2020 38,227 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 37,117 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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Pass 12 Jun 2018 35,994 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 35,897 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 35,694 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 34,920 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 3 Sep 2013 34,920 miles

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 32,917 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 32,917 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2011 30,253 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 29,158 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 27,967 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 27,933 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2005 27,933 miles

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

How Reliable is the Honda Cbr 600 F?

Based on 11,541 MOT tests across 1,855 vehicles.

85.2%
Pass Rate
767
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
1,855
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 207
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 150
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 79
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 77
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 76
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S456 BKP is a 1998 Honda Cbr 600 F in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1998 Honda Cbr 600 F models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 21,605 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 Cbr 600 F fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 207 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S456 BKP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cbr 600 F typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Honda Cbr 600 F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S456 BKP is a 1998 Honda Cbr 600 F, first registered on 18 November 1998.

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