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R938 GBW

1998 Honda CB600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

22,398 mi
Last recorded22,398 miles
Recorded on4 May 2024
Typical for 1998 Honda CB60024,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR938 GBW
MakeHonda
ModelCB600
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2024 22,398 miles

Front Motorcycle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 20 May 2023 22,333 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 22,113 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

clock assembly damaged, bike dropped on left, not insecure

front mudguard damaged but secure

Fail 14 May 2022 22,112 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements too small (0.1 (d))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling steering bent, handlebars not lined up with front wheel (2.4 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned wheel not central, slightly off when rear lined up to front (2.4 (a))

clock assembly damaged, bike dropped on left, not insecure

due to front end being twisted, left fork makes light contact with radiator on left lock, and right fork makes light contact with radiator guard on right lock

front mudguard damaged but secure

Pass 23 Mar 2021 21,489 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured all four (4.4.3 (a))

Direction indicator insecure all four indicators have slightly loose heads. (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive with some stiff links. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose both rear exhausts poorly supported. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Indicator switch insecure switchgear not secured. needs pegging. (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

clutch lever pivot bolt loose.

headlight light gives poor beam image.

rear number plate not of standard size, but still legible.

rear suspension very stiff, with little damping effect.

Fail 16 Mar 2021 21,474 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged split. (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators slightly discoloured all four (4.4.3 (a))

Direction indicator insecure all four indicators have slightly loose heads. (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive with some stiff links. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose both rear exhausts poorly supported. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Indicator switch insecure switchgear not secured. needs pegging. (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

clutch lever pivot bolt loose.

headlight light gives poor beam image.

rear number plate not of standard size, but still legible.

rear suspension very stiff, with little damping effect.

Pass 7 Dec 2019 21,313 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged slightly cracked (5.2.3 (j))

Rear slightly reduced damping rear shock

Fail 7 Dec 2019 21,313 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged slightly cracked (5.2.3 (j))

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

Rear slightly reduced damping rear shock

Pass 4 Jan 2019 19,929 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 13 Aug 2016 19,241 miles

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

Tyre valve stem slightly damaged Rear (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 14,752 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 14,468 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 13,901 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 13,884 miles

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

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 31 Dec 2008 11,429 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 8,702 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 6,854 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 4,993 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2005 4,992 miles

Brake pedal cracked (3.1.2c)

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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R938 GBW 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 78.9%.

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 R938 GBW, 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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R938 GBW is a 1998 Honda CB600, first registered on 7 April 1998.

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