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R378 OFL

1998 Honda CB600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

34,412 mi
Last recorded34,412 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2023
Typical for 1998 Honda CB60024,076 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR378 OFL
MakeHonda
ModelCB600
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2023 34,412 miles

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

Front Unable to check fork oil seals due to being covered with gaitors

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

Offside Front Fork stanchion damaged

Fail 29 Sep 2023 34,410 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Fork stanchion damaged (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn to excess Worn & has seized links (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Fork stanchion damaged

Pass 19 Aug 2022 34,034 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 33,092 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2021 33,088 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2017 28,865 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 27,660 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 27,660 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 26,645 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2015 26,645 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 24,652 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 24,652 miles

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

Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 22,960 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 22,960 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 21,290 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 18,235 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Fail 16 Apr 2011 18,235 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 15,623 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2007 15,604 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Offside Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 14,958 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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R378 OFL is a 1998 Honda CB600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R378 OFL, 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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R378 OFL is a 1998 Honda CB600, first registered on 24 March 1998.

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