MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
30,709 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Noisy rear caliper.
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.
Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort both front and rear (3.3.A1d)
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)
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)
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
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
handle bars bent
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
side stand poor
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
side stand poor
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
both drivers footrests
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
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