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R641 MWY

1998 Honda CB600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

32,669 mi
Last recorded32,669 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda CB60024,076 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR641 MWY
MakeHonda
ModelCB600
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 32,669 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 31,681 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 31,406 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023 31,405 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 31,021 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 16 Oct 2021 30,996 miles

Front Brake excessively binding both callipers. (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 30,897 miles

chain rusty

Pass 19 Mar 2019 30,513 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 2,742 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 2,742 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 5,712 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 3,699 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 1,130 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2013 1,130 miles

Centre Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Centre Rear Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 7 Apr 2012 256 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 7 Apr 2012 256 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 30,206 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 30,206 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 29,426 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 28,119 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 28,119 miles

Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 25,219 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 25,219 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 20,963 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 20,963 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

near side mirror head loose

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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R641 MWY is a 1998 Honda CB600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 R641 MWY, 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 R641 MWY registered?

R641 MWY is a 1998 Honda CB600, first registered on 26 May 1998.

Is R641 MWY safe to buy?

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