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R11 BKA

1998 Honda CB600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

25,479 mi
Last recorded25,479 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda CB60024,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR11 BKA
MakeHonda
ModelCB600
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 25,479 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 25,411 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 25,349 miles

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

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front front wheel is not correct size

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

Fail 26 May 2021 25,349 miles

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

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front front wheel is not correct size

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 25,048 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn both (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 23 Mar 2017 25,037 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Throttle operating incorrectly not returning (6.2.1f)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn both (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 24,475 miles

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

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 17 Mar 2016 24,475 miles

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

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 23,273 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 23,051 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 23,029 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 29 May 2009 23,029 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 20,260 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 20,260 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 15 Jun 2006 18,203 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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R11 BKA is a 1998 Honda CB600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 R11 BKA, 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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R11 BKA is a 1998 Honda CB600, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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