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S850 NEF

1998 Honda Cbr 600 F

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

39,924 mi
Last recorded39,924 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda Cbr 600 F21,605 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS850 NEF
MakeHonda
ModelCbr 600 F
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 39,924 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 39,620 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 39,494 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 39,464 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 39,443 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 39,197 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 37,649 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2018 37,645 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play rear wheel bearing has excess play (2.4.A.2c)

Brake disc(s) slightly worn rear disc showing signs of wear (3.2.A1l)

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit front pads close to legal limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play slight centring on head bearings (2.2.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 34,656 miles

oil leak from rocker cover

Fail 22 Apr 2017 34,656 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

battery flat vechile needs to be jump started and run to test lights

oil leak from rocker cover

Pass 4 Apr 2016 33,577 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 31 May 2014 30,962 miles
Fail 31 May 2014 30,962 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 29,492 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 28,172 miles

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 28,172 miles

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 27,064 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 23,839 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 20,769 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2009 20,769 miles

Front Front suspension assembly component loose (2.3.1)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 16,476 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 12,349 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 9,457 miles

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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S850 NEF is a 1998 Honda Cbr 600 F in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 S850 NEF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S850 NEF registered?

S850 NEF is a 1998 Honda Cbr 600 F, first registered on 1 December 1998.

Is S850 NEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S850 NEF shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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