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R17 FLS

2008 Honda Cb 600 FA-8

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

23,968 mi
Last recorded23,968 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Cb 600 FA-815,852 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR17 FLS
MakeHonda
ModelCb 600 FA-8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2026 23,968 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Pass 11 May 2019 23,799 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2019 23,790 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 22,817 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 21,599 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2015 20,980 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 17,327 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 17,025 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 14,430 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 9,941 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Cb 600 FA-8?

Based on 4,693 MOT tests across 429 vehicles.

87.3%
Pass Rate
1,165
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
429
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 36
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26
wheel bearings have excessive free play 25
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 18
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick 17
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R17 FLS is a 2008 Honda Cb 600 FA-8 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 Honda Cb 600 FA-8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 15,852 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 Cb 600 FA-8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 36 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R17 FLS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cb 600 FA-8 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Honda Cb 600 FA-8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R17 FLS registered?

R17 FLS is a 2008 Honda Cb 600 FA-8, first registered on 2 May 2008.

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