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AM02 VBC

2002 Honda CB600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

39,840 mi
Last recorded39,840 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Honda CB60018,047 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM02 VBC
MakeHonda
ModelCB600
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 39,840 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 38,746 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 37,664 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 35,752 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 34,199 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 33,190 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 29,705 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 26,722 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2018 26,722 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 19 May 2017 24,734 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)

Fail 12 May 2017 24,706 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 3 May 2016 23,272 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 21,126 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 21,095 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 2 May 2014 17,128 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 8 May 2013 14,762 miles

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

right hand mirror insecure

How Reliable is the Honda CB600?

Based on 51,340 MOT tests across 4,424 vehicles.

84.4%
Pass Rate
929
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
4,424
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 773
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 476
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 379
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 332
reflector on motorcycle missing 297
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AM02 VBC is a 2002 Honda CB600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2002 Honda CB600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 18,047 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 CB600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 773 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AM02 VBC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CB600 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 24 years old, this Honda CB600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AM02 VBC registered?

AM02 VBC is a 2002 Honda CB600, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is AM02 VBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM02 VBC shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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