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R159 ALK

1998 Honda CB600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

25,584 mi
Last recorded25,584 miles
Recorded on16 May 2007
Typical for 1998 Honda CB60024,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR159 ALK
MakeHonda
ModelCB600
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2007 25,584 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Nearside Lower Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Lower Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

headlamp aim set on upper limit .

Fail 17 Apr 2007 25,574 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

front brake hose outer plastic coating split . headlamp aim set on upper limit

Pass 18 Apr 2006 23,660 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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R159 ALK is a 1998 Honda CB600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 R159 ALK, 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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What year was R159 ALK registered?

R159 ALK is a 1998 Honda CB600, first registered on 1 July 1998.

Is R159 ALK safe to buy?

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