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R655 AKR

1998 Honda CB600

Orange Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

24,324 mi
Last recorded24,324 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2018
Typical for 1998 Honda CB60024,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR655 AKR
MakeHonda
ModelCB600
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2018 24,324 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2018 24,324 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Brake pedal insecure (1.1.2 (e) (i))

Drive chain excessively tight, so that it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (k) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 57,214 miles

Nearside Front Foorest Rubber Missing

Rear Hugger Close to Wheel

Fail 5 Oct 2016 57,026 miles

Front mudguard can easily contact the wheel Rear Hugger Catching on Wheel (2.3.7)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Nearside Front Foorest Rubber Missing

Pass 14 Oct 2015 41,977 miles

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 33,865 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2013 33,612 miles

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

Centre Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Centre Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 19,740 miles

r/hand handle bar rubber worn

Fail 25 Aug 2012 19,869 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Centre Rear Lower Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Front Indicator switch does not operate the direction indicators on the side selected (1.5.4)

Nearside Front Position lamp switch does not operate the front and rear position lamps (1.1.4c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 6,005 miles

Centre Front Front position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 4,130 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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R655 AKR is a 1998 Honda CB600 in Orange with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R655 AKR, 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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R655 AKR is a 1998 Honda CB600, first registered on 4 March 1998.

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