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R654 SCU

1998 Honda CB600

Yellow Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

17,585 mi
Last recorded17,585 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda CB60024,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR654 SCU
MakeHonda
ModelCB600
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 17,585 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2026 17,585 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 16,168 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 15,103 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 13,246 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 13,246 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 12,745 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 12,745 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 12,745 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 12,745 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 12,745 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 12,745 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 12,745 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2014 12,745 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 12,745 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 12,745 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 12,745 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 12,745 miles

Throttle slightly stiff

Fail 9 Jan 2012 12,745 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Throttle slightly stiff

Pass 13 Jan 2011 12,745 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 12,490 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 12,439 miles

lhf inner brake pad showing signs of waer

rear tyre showing signs of wear

Pass 28 Jan 2008 12,438 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2008 12,438 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2007 12,434 miles

exhaust insecure

Pass 28 Jan 2006 12,333 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2006 12,333 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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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R654 SCU is a 1998 Honda CB600 in Yellow with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R654 SCU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R654 SCU?

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What year was R654 SCU registered?

R654 SCU is a 1998 Honda CB600, first registered on 16 June 1998.

Is R654 SCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R654 SCU shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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