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R600 RYE

1998 Honda CB600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

20,909 mi
Last recorded20,909 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda CB60024,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR600 RYE
MakeHonda
ModelCB600
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 20,909 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 20,892 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 20,809 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 20,202 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 19,624 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 19,503 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 31,566 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2017 31,566 miles

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

Front suspension assembly component loose spindle pinch bolts (2.3.1)

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

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 30,511 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 12 May 2014 30,187 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 13 May 2013 29,374 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 3 May 2013 29,353 miles

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

Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 4 May 2012 28,438 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 28,006 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 28,006 miles

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

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Fail 17 Sep 2011 27,989 miles

Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

chain and sprockets worn.

noise coming from rear wheel, possible bearings. advise attention.

rear hugger loose.

Fail 27 Aug 2011 27,949 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nail in rear tyre

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

rear tyre cracking

Pass 1 Sep 2010 26,582 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 28 Aug 2010 26,582 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 21 May 2009 22,336 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 18,338 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 17,805 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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R600 RYE is a 1998 Honda CB600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 R600 RYE, 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 R600 RYE registered?

R600 RYE is a 1998 Honda CB600, first registered on 1 April 1998.

Is R600 RYE safe to buy?

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