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R29 MTL

1998 Honda CB600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

38,250 mi
Last recorded38,250 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda CB60024,076 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR29 MTL
MakeHonda
ModelCB600
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Fail 23 Jun 2026 38,250 miles

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 37,693 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 37,202 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 36,794 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 36,013 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 36,014 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 36,009 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 35,156 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 34,367 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2015 33,484 miles

Chain guard missing

Pass 10 Jun 2014 32,965 miles

Throttle slow to return

Chain guard missing

Front mudguard cracked on right side

Pass 25 May 2013 31,806 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 30,721 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 29,511 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 27,906 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 25,866 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 23,260 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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R29 MTL is a 1998 Honda CB600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R29 MTL, 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 R29 MTL registered?

R29 MTL is a 1998 Honda CB600, first registered on 15 April 1998.

Is R29 MTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R29 MTL shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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