MOT Status
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41,449 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated insecure (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit low (1.1.13 (a))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated insecure (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Rear Brake hose slightly damaged insecure (1.1.12 (b) (i))
slight exhaust blow
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Rear Brake hose slightly damaged insecure (1.1.12 (b) (i))
slight exhaust blow
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Number plate slightly small
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Drive chain sprocket so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Number plate slightly small
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Headlamp aim very poor
Number plate small
Rear brake wooden feel
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Indicators flash side and stop lamp (1.1.3b)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Headlamp aim very poor
Number plate small
Rear brake wooden feel
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
switchgear slightly loose
Rear suspension fouling which affects the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
How Reliable is the Honda CB600?
Based on 51,340 MOT tests across 4,424 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R438 GWU is a 1998 Honda CB600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 R438 GWU, 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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R438 GWU is a 1998 Honda CB600, first registered on 4 June 1998.
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