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R69 ALA

1998 Honda CB600F

Blue Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

35,457 mi
Last recorded35,457 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda CB600F23,884 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR69 ALA
MakeHonda
ModelCB600F
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc
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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 35,457 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 34,954 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 22 Apr 2023 33,616 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 32,774 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 32,593 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2020 31,865 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 30,026 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2017 29,658 miles

Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 29,553 miles

Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Rear Upper Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 26,923 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Rear Upper Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 26,923 miles

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Upper Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2015 39,013 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 30 Jul 2014 19,099 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 2 Jul 2014 19,099 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 19,099 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

advise sticking front brake

Fail 28 Jun 2013 19,099 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

advise sticking front brake

Pass 11 Jun 2012 29,153 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 29,123 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 26,243 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2010 20,408 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 17,849 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 17,849 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 29 May 2008 13,992 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 13,691 miles

How Reliable is the Honda CB600F?

Based on 2,905 MOT tests across 227 vehicles.

84.4%
Pass Rate
1,005
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
227
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 38
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 26
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 23
reflector on motorcycle missing 20
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 17
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R69 ALA is a 1998 Honda CB600F in Blue with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 1998 Honda CB600F models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 23,884 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 CB600F fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R69 ALA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CB600F typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 28 years old, this Honda CB600F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R69 ALA is a 1998 Honda CB600F, first registered on 15 June 1998.

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