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R73 HWS

1998 Honda CB600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

33,827 mi
Last recorded33,827 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda CB60024,076 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR73 HWS
MakeHonda
ModelCB600
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 33,827 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2025 33,812 miles

Chain guard insecure Missing (6.1.7 (i))

Nearside Front Engine mounting/bracket bracket missing (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Engine mounting/bracket bracket missing (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 31,226 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 28,262 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Aug 2023 28,262 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Chain guard missing ()

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 26,988 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 25,748 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 25,398 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Aug 2019 25,398 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2015 22,277 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 21,125 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 21,064 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 20,376 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 18,626 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 18,508 miles

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 12,977 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 8,907 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 8,460 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 8,460 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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R73 HWS is a 1998 Honda CB600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 R73 HWS, 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 R73 HWS registered?

R73 HWS is a 1998 Honda CB600, first registered on 2 May 1998.

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