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S154 RAV

1998 Honda CB600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

47,403 mi
Last recorded47,403 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda CB60024,076 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS154 RAV
MakeHonda
ModelCB600
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 47,403 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2025 47,399 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2024 47,129 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 46,936 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2014 46,318 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2014 46,318 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 46,299 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 45,834 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 45,834 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 43,545 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1)

Offside Front Headlamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 40,768 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2008 37,593 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2008 37,593 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 33,444 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 29,682 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Fail 1 Apr 2006 29,681 miles

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

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

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

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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S154 RAV 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 68.8%.

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 S154 RAV, 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 S154 RAV registered?

S154 RAV is a 1998 Honda CB600, first registered on 2 October 1998.

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