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RJ59 CLF

2009 Honda Cb 600 FA-8

Yellow Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

42,000 mi
Last recorded42,000 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Honda Cb 600 FA-816,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ59 CLF
MakeHonda
ModelCb 600 FA-8
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 42,000 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

silencer clamp corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2025 41,996 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

silencer clamp corroded

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2024 39,351 miles

Front fork oil seal dust covers deteriorated.

Pass 10 Jun 2023 39,130 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2023 39,130 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2022 39,038 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 27 Feb 2021 36,502 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 34,148 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2020 34,148 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 30,847 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 30,847 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 29,468 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 28,141 miles

Tyre valve stem slightly damaged rear (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 26,620 miles

Tyre valve stem slightly damaged slightly perished (4.1.2c)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 24,401 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 23,392 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 9,266 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Cb 600 FA-8?

Based on 4,693 MOT tests across 429 vehicles.

87.3%
Pass Rate
1,165
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
429
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 36
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26
wheel bearings have excessive free play 25
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 18
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick 17
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RJ59 CLF is a 2009 Honda Cb 600 FA-8 in Yellow with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2009 Honda Cb 600 FA-8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 16,016 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 Cb 600 FA-8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 36 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RJ59 CLF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cb 600 FA-8 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 17 years old, this Honda Cb 600 FA-8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RJ59 CLF is a 2009 Honda Cb 600 FA-8, first registered on 18 December 2009.

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