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R127 ALD

1998 Honda CB600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

7,900 mi
Last recorded7,900 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2024
Typical for 1998 Honda CB60024,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR127 ALD
MakeHonda
ModelCB600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2024 7,900 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 16,550 miles

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 29 Apr 2016 16,544 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

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

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 13,674 miles

front brake pad wear

wear in chain

Fail 5 Mar 2015 13,674 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

front brake pad wear

wear in chain

Pass 3 Feb 2014 10,760 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2014 10,682 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 6,469 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 6,469 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Fail 30 Jul 2012 6,469 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

only one tail light illuminated

Pass 9 Jul 2011 1,527 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 752 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 20,086 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 19,790 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 13,779 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2006 13,776 miles

Nearside An item not tested (Manual)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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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R127 ALD is a 1998 Honda CB600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R127 ALD, 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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R127 ALD is a 1998 Honda CB600, first registered on 8 June 1998.

Is R127 ALD safe to buy?

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