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AO52 KBU

2002 Honda CB600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

25,979 mi
Last recorded25,979 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Honda CB60018,047 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 KBU
MakeHonda
ModelCB600
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 25,979 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 24,366 miles

Rear brake lever modified

Fail 21 May 2024 24,351 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear brake lever modified

Pass 19 May 2023 22,186 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 20,628 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 19,700 miles

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 21 May 2020 19,057 miles

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 17,794 miles

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 16,975 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 16,945 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 16,741 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2016 16,741 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 16,301 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 14,842 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 14,481 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 8 Mar 2012 14,047 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 8,010 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 6,035 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 4,449 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 4,417 miles

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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AO52 KBU is a 2002 Honda CB600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AO52 KBU, 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.

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What year was AO52 KBU registered?

AO52 KBU is a 2002 Honda CB600, first registered on 12 October 2002.

Is AO52 KBU safe to buy?

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