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R459 RSA

1998 Honda CB600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

36,842 mi
Last recorded36,842 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda CB60024,076 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR459 RSA
MakeHonda
ModelCB600
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 36,842 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2025 36,269 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2024 35,340 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2023 34,382 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 33,189 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 31,970 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 30,544 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 130/70/16 bt016 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 27,884 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 25,629 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2017 25,629 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 23,168 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2015 20,752 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 19,212 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 1,662 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 12,769 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 12,412 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 12,147 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 11,528 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 11,254 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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R459 RSA is a 1998 Honda CB600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R459 RSA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R459 RSA registered?

R459 RSA is a 1998 Honda CB600, first registered on 20 May 1998.

Is R459 RSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R459 RSA shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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