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R736 JDS

1998 Honda CB600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

33,595 mi
Last recorded33,595 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda CB60024,076 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR736 JDS
MakeHonda
ModelCB600
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 33,595 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

head lamp dip switch wired incorrectly

Pass 5 Jan 2024 33,594 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2024 33,594 miles

Nearside Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 32,729 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2021 32,729 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 29,268 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 28,429 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 27,696 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 25,683 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 23,967 miles

slight bind front brake

Fail 22 Apr 2015 23,924 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 1 May 2014 22,826 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 22,826 miles

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

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

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.2.1)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 6 May 2013 21,226 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 20,846 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 20,669 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 18,143 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 18,120 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 17,917 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 17,860 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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R736 JDS is a 1998 Honda CB600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R736 JDS, 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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R736 JDS is a 1998 Honda CB600, first registered on 5 June 1998.

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