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AU08 MHL

2008 Honda CB600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

33,959 mi
Last recorded33,959 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda CB60014,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 MHL
MakeHonda
ModelCB600
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 33,959 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 33,082 miles

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity reduced LED's failing (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 17 Jul 2024 33,082 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn to excess seized links (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity reduced LED's failing (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 32,051 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2023 32,051 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 30,434 miles

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 28,947 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 28,109 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 27,248 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 27,247 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 25,211 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 21,743 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 18,774 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 18,774 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 14,634 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 10,816 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 7,783 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 7,535 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 7,096 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 7,096 miles

Front Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 6,145 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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AU08 MHL is a 2008 Honda CB600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2008 Honda CB600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.4% with a typical mileage of 14,982 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 AU08 MHL, 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 18 years old, this Honda CB600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AU08 MHL is a 2008 Honda CB600, first registered on 16 April 2008.

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