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R481 WAM

1998 Honda CB600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

39,319 mi
Last recorded39,319 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2021
Typical for 1998 Honda CB60024,076 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR481 WAM
MakeHonda
ModelCB600
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2021 39,319 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 38,027 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 37,608 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2019 37,608 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 35,549 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 35,331 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 34,107 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 2 May 2014 30,433 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2014 30,252 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2013 26,779 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 26,758 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 22,487 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 21,559 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 13 Apr 2010 21,556 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 21,115 miles

Front tyre worn uneven

Fail 16 Mar 2009 21,115 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Front suspension fouling which affects the movement of the front suspension. (2.3.6a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Front tyre worn uneven

Pass 16 Feb 2007 17,238 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 17,238 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 14,847 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2005 13,727 miles

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

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

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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R481 WAM is a 1998 Honda CB600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R481 WAM, 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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R481 WAM is a 1998 Honda CB600, first registered on 29 April 1998.

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