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R258 OTA

1998 Honda CB600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

37,086 mi
Last recorded37,086 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda CB60024,076 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR258 OTA
MakeHonda
ModelCB600
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 37,086 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 May 2024 35,969 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 35,878 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 35,223 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 25 Apr 2022 35,223 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect no beam pattern visible (4.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 34,265 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 34,233 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 34,218 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 33,822 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 29,169 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 25 Jul 2015 29,169 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

Registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear reflector dirty but function not impaired (1.4.2a)

dirty rear light / stop light

Pass 5 Jul 2014 21,721 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 21 Jun 2014 21,453 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 20,969 miles

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

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 20,613 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 19 Jun 2012 20,602 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 20,165 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 1 Jun 2011 20,165 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 19,775 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2010 19,775 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 19,096 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 19,081 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

no high beam warning light

Pass 21 Jun 2008 18,591 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 17,424 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 14,605 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 14,605 miles

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

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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R258 OTA is a 1998 Honda CB600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R258 OTA, 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 R258 OTA registered?

R258 OTA is a 1998 Honda CB600, first registered on 16 May 1998.

Is R258 OTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R258 OTA shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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