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R301 TCK

1998 Honda CB600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

41,090 mi
Last recorded41,090 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda CB60024,076 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR301 TCK
MakeHonda
ModelCB600
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 41,090 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 40,996 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2024 40,996 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2021 40,962 miles
Pass 30 May 2020 40,676 miles
Fail 30 May 2020 40,676 miles

Nearside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 40,222 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 40,132 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 40,090 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 39,407 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 38,510 miles

chain links dry and stiff

number plate borderline failure

Pass 29 Apr 2013 36,955 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 35,870 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

rear number plate cracked but is secure

Pass 3 Mar 2011 33,684 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

near side front fork dust cover damaged

rear num plate cracked but read a bull

Pass 23 Mar 2010 31,858 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

all brake callipers have slight movement pos design of machine

slight coroshhoin to fuel tank where tank meets seat

Pass 2 Apr 2009 30,220 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 30,220 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Fail 29 Mar 2008 26,758 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 26,758 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 23,026 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 23,026 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Fail 31 Mar 2006 20,703 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 20,703 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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R301 TCK is a 1998 Honda CB600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 R301 TCK, 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 R301 TCK registered?

R301 TCK is a 1998 Honda CB600, first registered on 22 April 1998.

Is R301 TCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R301 TCK shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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