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S256 JCU

1998 Honda CB600

Yellow Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

33,577 mi
Last recorded33,577 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2024
Typical for 1998 Honda CB60024,076 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS256 JCU
MakeHonda
ModelCB600
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2024 33,577 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 31,157 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 29,802 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 29,273 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 28,560 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2019 28,212 miles

Rear Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened Shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 28,100 miles
Fail 26 May 2018 28,100 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain sprocket so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2017 27,218 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 25,972 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 25,972 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 24,761 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2015 24,761 miles

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 23,113 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 20,995 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 20,883 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 20,883 miles

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

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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S256 JCU is a 1998 Honda CB600 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 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 S256 JCU, 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

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What year was S256 JCU registered?

S256 JCU is a 1998 Honda CB600, first registered on 11 August 1998.

Is S256 JCU safe to buy?

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