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R981 YVG

1998 Honda CB600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

29,207 mi
Last recorded29,207 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2022
Typical for 1998 Honda CB60024,076 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR981 YVG
MakeHonda
ModelCB600
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2022 29,207 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 28,722 miles

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 27,879 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 26,651 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 23,023 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 21,404 miles

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

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

drive chain dry

Fail 29 Jul 2014 21,151 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 21,151 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Offside Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Fail 23 Jul 2014 21,147 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Nearside Steering control handlebar movement restricted by trapped cables (2.1.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 20,283 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 18,989 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 18,481 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 16,806 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 16,806 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2006 16,514 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 16,514 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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R981 YVG is a 1998 Honda CB600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R981 YVG, 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 R981 YVG registered?

R981 YVG is a 1998 Honda CB600, first registered on 1 April 1998.

Is R981 YVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R981 YVG shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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