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R943 DFC

1998 Honda CB600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

34,194 mi
Last recorded34,194 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda CB60024,076 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR943 DFC
MakeHonda
ModelCB600
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 34,194 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 33,438 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 23 May 2025 33,438 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 9 May 2024 32,177 miles
Fail 4 May 2024 32,177 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre fouling another component tyre side wall groved by bracket (5.2.3 (f))

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

Pass 14 May 2023 30,820 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2023 30,820 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 29,520 miles

Rear Upper Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 28,445 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 25,657 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 19,158 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 19,158 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 15,356 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 15,216 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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R943 DFC is a 1998 Honda CB600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R943 DFC, 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 R943 DFC registered?

R943 DFC is a 1998 Honda CB600, first registered on 16 May 1998.

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