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R204 JYJ

1998 Honda CB600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

23,922 mi
Last recorded23,922 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda CB60024,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR204 JYJ
MakeHonda
ModelCB600
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 23,922 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 23,504 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 May 2022 20,898 miles
Fail 7 May 2022 20,891 miles

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2021 17,465 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 May 2020 16,579 miles

Front Front tyre showing signs of age 2002

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Rear tyre showing signs of age 2002

Fail 28 May 2020 16,579 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))

Front Front tyre showing signs of age 2002

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Rear tyre showing signs of age 2002

Pass 3 Apr 2018 16,554 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 16,523 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 16,520 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 16,370 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 16,365 miles

Front Front suspension assembly component excessively misaligned (2.3.1)

Nearside Motorcycle structure cracked (6.1.1a)

Offside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m) DANGEROUS

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

forks badly dented on surface,could cause fork seal faliure.

front mud guard cracked,may become insecure within a short period.

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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R204 JYJ is a 1998 Honda CB600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R204 JYJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R204 JYJ registered?

R204 JYJ is a 1998 Honda CB600, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is R204 JYJ safe to buy?

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