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R440 OCW

1998 Honda CB600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

36,449 mi
Last recorded36,449 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda CB60024,076 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR440 OCW
MakeHonda
ModelCB600
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 36,449 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 36,179 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 35,899 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 35,498 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 35,137 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 34,591 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 19 May 2021 34,591 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2020 34,152 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 May 2020 34,152 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 33,744 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute ALL (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2019 33,744 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute ALL (4.4.4 (a))

Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 33,338 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 32,966 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 32,264 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2016 32,264 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2015 31,057 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 31,057 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2014 25,822 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 25,813 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 23,361 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 23,360 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 7 Jan 2006 20,182 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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R440 OCW is a 1998 Honda CB600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R440 OCW, 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 R440 OCW registered?

R440 OCW is a 1998 Honda CB600, first registered on 1 April 1998.

Is R440 OCW safe to buy?

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