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S98 VKK

1998 Honda CBR600F

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

39,524 mi
Last recorded39,524 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2022
Typical for 1998 Honda CBR600F23,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS98 VKK
MakeHonda
ModelCBR600F
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2022 39,524 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork (5.3.2 (b))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

front brake discs have slight runout

Fail 26 Jan 2022 39,523 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar both (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork (5.3.2 (b))

front brake discs have slight runout

Pass 9 Nov 2020 39,374 miles

after market exhaust fitted, noise level fine

n/s front indicator slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Sep 2019 38,752 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 36,184 miles

after market exhaust fitted

r/h mirror cracked

rear wheel bearing has slight play in it

Pass 15 May 2017 31,747 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 31,674 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2015 30,647 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 28 May 2015 30,647 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 29,017 miles

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

N/S indicator switch faulty however indicator sill works.

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

Fail 2 Jun 2014 29,017 miles

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

N/S indicator switch faulty however indicator sill works.

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Pass 21 May 2013 26,300 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 28 May 2012 24,898 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 23,652 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 23,407 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 23,117 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 21,874 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 20,810 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 20,810 miles

Front Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 19,907 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 19,907 miles

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

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

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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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S98 VKK is a 1998 Honda CBR600F in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 S98 VKK, 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.

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S98 VKK is a 1998 Honda CBR600F, first registered on 29 August 1998.

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