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L399 XHW

1998 Honda CB600

Purple Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,164 mi
Last recorded65,164 miles
Recorded on24 May 2022
Typical for 1998 Honda CB60024,076 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL399 XHW
MakeHonda
ModelCB600
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 May 2022 65,164 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2020 65,007 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2020 64,997 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Feb 2019 60,482 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 56,619 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 21 Feb 2018 56,619 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 52,288 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive Bearing slight freeplay (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2016 47,633 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Fail 20 Feb 2016 47,633 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 43,303 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2015 43,303 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2014 38,605 miles

Nearside Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Front Upper Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Fail 2 Feb 2013 33,040 miles

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

Rear wheel spindle loose (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 33,040 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2012 27,003 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2012 27,003 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 7 Jan 2012 26,877 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too low (1.6) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2011 21,500 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 8 Jan 2011 21,500 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 20,006 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 17,873 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 16,120 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 14,692 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 11,755 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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L399 XHW is a 1998 Honda CB600 in Purple with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Honda CB600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 24,076 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 L399 XHW, 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 28 years old, this Honda CB600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L399 XHW is a 1998 Honda CB600, first registered on 8 May 1998.

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