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S657 MGB

1999 Honda CBR600F

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

55,410 mi
Last recorded55,410 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2024
Typical for 1999 Honda CBR600F23,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS657 MGB
MakeHonda
ModelCBR600F
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2024 55,410 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2024 55,400 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 53,132 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 51,731 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 51,090 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 49,924 miles

knock coming from front fork area under depression

rear pads worn

Pass 29 Aug 2018 46,540 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 44,904 miles

chain condition & wear

front tyre wear

Pass 28 May 2016 42,132 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 39,199 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

headlamp aim set up for pillion

Pass 22 May 2015 39,199 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

headlamp aim set up for pillion

Pass 31 May 2014 35,609 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 32,243 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 29,859 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 26,417 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 2,479 miles

Headlamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1)

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2009 24,749 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

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

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

Headlamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2008 22,086 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2008 22,086 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 19,240 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2005 18,285 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2005 18,244 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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S657 MGB is a 1999 Honda CBR600F in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 1999 Honda CBR600F models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 23,366 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 S657 MGB, 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 27 years old, this Honda CBR600F is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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S657 MGB is a 1999 Honda CBR600F, first registered on 11 January 1999.

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