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R756 HVW

1998 Honda CB600

Red Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

42,864 mi
Last recorded42,864 miles
Recorded on22 May 2023
Typical for 1998 Honda CB60024,076 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR756 HVW
MakeHonda
ModelCB600
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 May 2023 42,864 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 42,610 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 41,048 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 41,043 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 39,271 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2019 39,271 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 38,379 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 38,379 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 37,310 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 37,310 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 34,989 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 33,346 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 31,373 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2014 31,373 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 28,957 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 28,955 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Fail 6 Feb 2012 26,947 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 26,947 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 24,327 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 24,327 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2010 20,477 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

rear brake feels low in performance

Pass 6 Oct 2008 18,374 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 12,530 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 22,271 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

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

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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R756 HVW is a 1998 Honda CB600 in Red with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R756 HVW, 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 R756 HVW registered?

R756 HVW is a 1998 Honda CB600, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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