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R46 NBU

1998 Honda CBR600F

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

22,551 mi
Last recorded22,551 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda CBR600F23,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR46 NBU
MakeHonda
ModelCBR600F
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc
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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 22,551 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 22,073 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 21,726 miles

Nearside Front Clutch lever pivot slightly loose

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 19,217 miles

Rear REAR SHOCK ABSORBER HAS REDUCED DAMPING EFFECT

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 17,643 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has reduced damping effect

Fail 7 Aug 2020 17,640 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen beam kick up towards O/S instead of N/S or flat beam (imported headlamp) for right hand lane driving. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear shock absorber has reduced damping effect

Pass 13 Sep 2013 17,439 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 17,408 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2008 17,316 miles

day time mot lights masked over

Pass 22 May 2007 16,607 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 6 May 2006 15,905 miles

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

headlamp masks/converters fitted

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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R46 NBU is a 1998 Honda CBR600F in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R46 NBU, 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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What year was R46 NBU registered?

R46 NBU is a 1998 Honda CBR600F, first registered on 15 June 1998.

Is R46 NBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R46 NBU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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