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R480 ERT

1998 Honda CB600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

47,399 mi
Last recorded47,399 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2024
Typical for 1998 Honda CB60024,076 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR480 ERT
MakeHonda
ModelCB600
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2024 47,399 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2024 47,399 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2022 47,349 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2022 47,349 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 46,877 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2021 46,877 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 46,229 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit pads 1mm recommend asap (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 14 Oct 2019 46,229 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit pads 1mm recommend asap (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 45,532 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2017 45,371 miles

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

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 45,353 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 45,295 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 45,151 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 44,895 miles

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

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

high beam tell tale dosen't work

Fail 10 May 2012 44,895 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

high beam tell tale dosen't work

Pass 21 Apr 2011 44,738 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2011 44,738 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Pass 1 May 2010 43,037 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 43,037 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

rear disc worn

rear tailight/stoplight partially unlit

thhrottle cables contact with tank on full lock to right

Pass 16 Aug 2008 33,162 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 32,528 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 32,528 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 31,873 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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R480 ERT is a 1998 Honda CB600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 R480 ERT, 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 R480 ERT registered?

R480 ERT is a 1998 Honda CB600, first registered on 26 May 1998.

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