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Honda CBR600F

Black · Petrol · 1997 · 599 cc

R499 VLSMOT history

R499 VLS is a black petrol Honda CBR600F first used on 28 Oct 1997. Its MOT expired on 30 Aug 2023 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 48,836 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Aug 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Aug 2023
Mileage
48,836 mi
At MOT on 31 Aug 2022
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
993 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R499 VLS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
CBR600F
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
599 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
28 Oct 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
31 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

R499 VLS was last recorded at 48,836 miles on 31 Aug 2022, 315 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
48,521 miles · 12 Sept 2020
Between the last two tests
315 miles
Average per year
993 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 48,836 miles
  • 2020 – 48,521 miles
  • 2019 – 48,406 miles
  • 2018 – 48,330 miles
  • 2017 – 48,287 miles
  • 2016 – 48,277 miles
  • 2015 – 48,061 miles
  • 2014 – 47,571 miles
  • 2013 – 46,941 miles
  • 2012 – 45,152 miles
  • 2011 – 43,177 miles
  • 2010 – 40,538 miles
  • 2009 – 36,512 miles
  • 2008 – 35,115 miles
  • 2007 – 33,535 miles
  • 2006 – 32,601 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass48,836 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

20 tests since 28 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass48,836 miles (+315)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    48,836 miles
    Test number
    525741848299
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

  2. Pass48,521 miles (+115)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    48,521 miles
    Test number
    313524309718
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass48,406 miles (+76)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    48,406 miles
    Test number
    228790238449
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass48,330 miles (+43)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    48,330 miles
    Test number
    957745924189
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a light misting of oil slight misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryScrew in rear tyre

  5. Pass48,287 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    48,287 miles
    Test number
    756859932134
    • AdvisoryFront Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

  6. Pass48,277 miles (+216)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    48,277 miles
    Test number
    804586596874
    • AdvisoryFront Nail In Front Tyre

  7. Pass48,061 miles (+490)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    48,061 miles
    Test number
    319788375027
    • AdvisoryNearside Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)
    • NoteNail in rear tyre

  8. Pass47,571 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    47,571 miles
    Test number
    906290784049
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
    • NoteHand Grips worn

  9. Fail47,571 miles (+630)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,571 miles
    Test number
    689346674030
    • FailureRear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
    • NoteHand Grips worn

  10. Pass46,941 miles (+9)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    46,941 miles
    Test number
    435083063042
    • NoteExhaust spring missing

  11. Fail46,932 miles (+1,780)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,932 miles
    Test number
    549406853059
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
    • NoteExhaust spring missing

  12. Pass45,152 miles (+1,975)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    45,152 miles
    Test number
    985468042084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass43,177 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    43,177 miles
    Test number
    487746351016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail43,145 miles (+2,607)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,145 miles
    Test number
    959803251080
    • DangerousFront wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

  15. Pass40,538 miles (+4,026)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    40,538 miles
    Test number
    102151750475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass36,512 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    36,512 miles
    Test number
    783539759073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail36,512 miles (+1,397)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,512 miles
    Test number
    951669559052
    • Repaired at testRear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))
    • Repaired at testRear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

  18. Pass35,115 miles (+1,580)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    35,115 miles
    Test number
    754083808177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass33,535 miles (+934)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    33,535 miles
    Test number
    133963307108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass32,601 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    32,601 miles
    Test number
    123538416186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R499 VLS

Does R499 VLS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R499 VLS expired on 30 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R499 VLS?
The MOT on R499 VLS expired on 30 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R499 VLS done?
R499 VLS was recorded at 48,836 miles at its MOT on 31 Aug 2022, an average of 993 miles a year.
Has R499 VLS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R499 VLS has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2014.
Has the mileage on R499 VLS ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on R499 VLS find?
R499 VLS passed its latest MOT on 31 Aug 2022 with 3 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front shock absorber has a light misting of oil; rear brake pad(s) close to minimum limit.

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