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S970 ACT

1998 Honda CBR600F

Grey Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

21,656 mi
Last recorded21,656 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda CBR600F23,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS970 ACT
MakeHonda
ModelCBR600F
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 21,656 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 21,575 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Change when pads are worn out. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear bodywork loose.

Pass 11 Aug 2022 21,360 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2022 21,360 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged Perrished, replaced. (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged Perrished, replaced. (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 21,277 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 21,277 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2013 20,933 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 20,933 miles

Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 20,582 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 20,582 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 20,296 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 19,444 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 16 May 2007 19,240 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 18 May 2006 18,594 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

number plate is not a road legal size.

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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S970 ACT is a 1998 Honda CBR600F in Grey with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1998 Honda CBR600F models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 23,852 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 S970 ACT, 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 28 years old, this Honda CBR600F is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S970 ACT registered?

S970 ACT is a 1998 Honda CBR600F, first registered on 15 December 1998.

Is S970 ACT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S970 ACT shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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