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R79 TSN

1998 Honda CB600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

16,614 mi
Last recorded16,614 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda CB60024,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR79 TSN
MakeHonda
ModelCB600
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 16,614 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 16,370 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 16,310 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 16,265 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 16,256 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2021 16,256 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 May 2019 16,242 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged has been squashed in lock stop at some time (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2018 16,164 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 16,153 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted Both (3.2.A1l)

Fail 18 Jul 2015 15,954 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Front Brake hose slightly twisted (3.2.B3a)

Offside Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2015 15,954 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Front Brake hose slightly twisted (3.2.B3a)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 15,810 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Fail 20 May 2013 15,017 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2013 15,017 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 14,775 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2011 14,464 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 14,464 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 6 May 2010 13,333 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 13,295 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2009 11,081 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 11,081 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Fail 19 May 2008 10,721 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 19 May 2008 10,721 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 10,487 miles

Front brake hoses very long, posability of trapping

Fail 21 Sep 2006 10,457 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3C2d.)

Fail 19 Sep 2006 10,447 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2005 9,635 miles

Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

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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R79 TSN is a 1998 Honda CB600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R79 TSN, 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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R79 TSN is a 1998 Honda CB600, first registered on 3 July 1998.

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