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S493 SDB

1998 Honda Cbr 600

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

42,512 mi
Last recorded42,512 miles
Recorded on20 May 2023
Typical for 1998 Honda Cbr 60029,684 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS493 SDB
MakeHonda
ModelCbr 600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc
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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2023 42,512 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive some chain links beginning to seize (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various parts of chassis structure have surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

beam deflector fitted

exhaust downpipes have advancing surface corrosion

main beam tell tale not working

Pass 1 Sep 2021 42,491 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 41,761 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 41,261 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 40,869 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2017 39,279 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 306,748 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2016 38,403 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on hi beam tell tale (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 36,449 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 34,936 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Fail 7 Aug 2014 34,936 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 31,605 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 24,508 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 22,175 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2011 22,175 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2010 19,012 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 16,612 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2009 16,593 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2008 14,964 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2007 13,849 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 13,894 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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

How Reliable is the Honda Cbr 600?

Based on 5,328 MOT tests across 563 vehicles.

82.9%
Pass Rate
791
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
563
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 91
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 52
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 47
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 45
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 37
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S493 SDB is a 1998 Honda Cbr 600 in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1998 Honda Cbr 600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 29,684 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 Cbr 600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 91 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S493 SDB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cbr 600 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 28 years old, this Honda Cbr 600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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S493 SDB is a 1998 Honda Cbr 600, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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