CarVerify

Free Car Check

S214 RHJ

1998 Honda CB600

Silver Petrol 599cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

19,990 mi
Last recorded19,990 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 1998 Honda CB60024,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationS214 RHJ
MakeHonda
ModelCB600
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 19,990 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low to 1.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

rear brake fluid level low

side stand foot missing

slight corrosion on frame

Pass 9 May 2018 19,622 miles

speedometer cable fouling on engine

Pass 22 Jun 2015 16,804 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 15,376 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 15,376 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 14,892 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 14,871 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Nail in front tyre

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 19 Apr 2012 13,271 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 9 May 2011 11,569 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 3 May 2011 11,568 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 10,904 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 10,433 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 10,433 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 7,022 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Incorrect bolt fitted in offside riders footrest , secure

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

Fail 5 Feb 2008 7,022 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Incorrect bolt fitted in offside riders footrest , secure

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 14,440 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

S214 RHJ is a 1998 Honda CB600 in Silver 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 S214 RHJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S214 RHJ?

You can check the full history of S214 RHJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was S214 RHJ registered?

S214 RHJ is a 1998 Honda CB600, first registered on 7 September 1998.

Is S214 RHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S214 RHJ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S214 RHJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on S214 RHJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.