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R980 RFJ

1998 Honda CB600

Red Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,590 mi
Last recorded77,590 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2017
Typical for 1998 Honda CB60024,076 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR980 RFJ
MakeHonda
ModelCB600
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2017 77,590 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

Fail 11 Sep 2017 77,590 miles

Nearside Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 73,106 miles

Front tyre worn uneven

Rear reflector deteriorated but function not impaired (1.4.2a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 13 Jun 2016 73,106 miles

Front tyre worn uneven

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector deteriorated but function not impaired (1.4.2a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 28 May 2015 71,778 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 71,778 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 68,732 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Passenger footrests slightly worn

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 2 Jun 2014 68,732 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Passenger footrests slightly worn

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 67,374 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2012 57,499 miles

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

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

fuel tank corroded near side near seat

Pass 23 Jun 2012 57,499 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

fuel tank corroded near side near seat

Pass 24 Jun 2011 44,872 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 34,284 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 31,336 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 30,485 miles

1. fork stantions pitted 2. exhaust manifold joints corroded 3. rear shock corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2008 30,476 miles

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

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

1. fork stantions pitted 2. exhaust manifold joints corroded 3. rear shock corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2007 28,571 miles

1. fork seals dustcaps worn †2. forks pitted

Centre Rear Lower Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Centre Rear Lower Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2006 27,373 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
Full Honda CB600 reliability report

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R980 RFJ is a 1998 Honda CB600 in Red with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 R980 RFJ, 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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R980 RFJ is a 1998 Honda CB600, first registered on 6 April 1998.

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