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R244 OEO

1998 Honda CB600

Yellow Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

41,806 mi
Last recorded41,806 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda CB60024,076 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR244 OEO
MakeHonda
ModelCB600
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 41,806 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 41,589 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 41,092 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 6 Mar 2024 41,090 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 40,976 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 17 Feb 2023 40,972 miles

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected when turning steering (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 40,873 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 40,408 miles

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

Offside Front foot rest rubber slightly loose

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

Fail 2 Apr 2019 40,404 miles

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Footrest slightly loose rubber (6.2.12 (a))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 38,457 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 36,333 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 33,964 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2014 33,615 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 33,615 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 29,716 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 22,327 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2011 22,327 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 19,683 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2010 19,683 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 15,096 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 12,142 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 8,237 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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R244 OEO is a 1998 Honda CB600 in Yellow with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R244 OEO, 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 R244 OEO registered?

R244 OEO is a 1998 Honda CB600, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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