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R463 GWU

1998 Honda CBF600

Red Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

25,410 mi
Last recorded25,410 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2024
Typical for 1998 Honda CBF60019,138 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR463 GWU
MakeHonda
ModelCBF600
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2024 25,410 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2024 25,410 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2014 24,427 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2014 24,427 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 23,385 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 22,615 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 20,403 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 20,403 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2010 18,900 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2010 18,900 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2009 18,569 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 17,828 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 17,317 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 17,317 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2006 16,147 miles

How Reliable is the Honda CBF600?

Based on 51,353 MOT tests across 4,122 vehicles.

86.1%
Pass Rate
1,196
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
4,122
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 612
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 503
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 310
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 260
wheel bearings have excessive free play 254
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R463 GWU is a 1998 Honda CBF600 in Red with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Honda CBF600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 19,138 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 CBF600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 612 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R463 GWU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CBF600 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 28 years old, this Honda CBF600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R463 GWU registered?

R463 GWU is a 1998 Honda CBF600, first registered on 20 May 1998.

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