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R438 GWU

1998 Honda CB600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,449 mi
Last recorded41,449 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda CB60024,076 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR438 GWU
MakeHonda
ModelCB600
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 41,449 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 40,356 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated insecure (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 10 Feb 2025 40,345 miles

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))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 39,888 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 39,295 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2021 39,286 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 38,368 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 35,605 miles

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))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 35,582 miles

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))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 31,178 miles

Headlamp aim very poor

Number plate small

Rear brake wooden feel

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 7 Apr 2018 31,030 miles

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)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 28,486 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 28,047 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 27,898 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 27,285 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 May 2012 25,494 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 24,969 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 24,954 miles

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))

Pass 12 May 2010 23,258 miles

switchgear slightly loose

Pass 9 May 2009 22,410 miles
Fail 9 May 2009 22,403 miles

Rear suspension fouling which affects the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

Pass 12 May 2008 20,016 miles

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)

Pass 5 May 2007 15,643 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 14,951 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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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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What year was R438 GWU registered?

R438 GWU is a 1998 Honda CB600, first registered on 4 June 1998.

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