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R498 FCV

1998 Honda CBF600

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,527 mi
Last recorded58,527 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda CBF60019,138 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR498 FCV
MakeHonda
ModelCBF600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 58,527 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 57,353 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2021 57,353 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 54,812 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 53,610 miles

Central Front Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake caliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 52,823 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2016 51,200 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 47,631 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2014 46,254 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 43,270 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 43,270 miles

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

rear light could be more secure

slight bind front brake

Pass 24 Mar 2012 37,675 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 32,776 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 19 Mar 2011 32,776 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Rear Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Fail 16 Mar 2011 32,650 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2b)

Chain guard missing

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 22,713 miles

Chain guard missing

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 21,325 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 19,143 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2006 16,991 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2005 13,768 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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R498 FCV is a 1998 Honda CBF600 in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R498 FCV, 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 R498 FCV registered?

R498 FCV is a 1998 Honda CBF600, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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