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R491 STS

1998 Honda CB600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2024
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

30,709 mi
Last recorded30,709 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2023
Typical for 1998 Honda CB60024,076 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR491 STS
MakeHonda
ModelCB600
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2023 30,709 miles

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

Noisy rear caliper.

Fail 28 Feb 2023 30,709 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Noisy rear caliper.

Pass 8 Sep 2017 27,856 miles

Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort both front and rear (3.3.A1d)

Fail 8 Sep 2017 27,856 miles

Front Brake lever attachment screws loose (3.1.2b)

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

Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort both front and rear (3.3.A1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 26,620 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2016 26,619 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Front position lamp incorrect colour should be white not blue (1.1.2a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn is not continous or uniform (1.7.3c)

Pass 21 May 2014 26,458 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 26,455 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.2.1)

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

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2013 25,222 miles

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

handle bars bent

Fail 16 Apr 2013 25,220 miles

Brake pedal mounting insecure (3.1.2a)

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

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

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

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

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

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

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d) DANGEROUS

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

handle bars bent

Pass 27 Feb 2012 22,178 miles

side stand poor

Fail 25 Feb 2012 22,178 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

side stand poor

Pass 16 Nov 2009 19,239 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 19,239 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 13,415 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

both drivers footrests

Pass 4 Oct 2007 11,142 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 11,140 miles

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

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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R491 STS is a 1998 Honda CB600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 R491 STS, 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 R491 STS registered?

R491 STS is a 1998 Honda CB600, first registered on 1 July 1998.

Is R491 STS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R491 STS shows 17 tests with a 52.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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