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S256 NCS

1999 Honda CB600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2025
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

38,888 mi
Last recorded38,888 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2024
Typical for 1999 Honda CB60022,241 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS256 NCS
MakeHonda
ModelCB600
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2024 38,888 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 38,870 miles

Rear Brake lever has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 30 Jun 2021 38,870 miles

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Brake lever has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 38,793 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 38,791 miles

Headlamp aim not tested Incorrect beam pattern (4.1.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jun 2015 38,190 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

front brake caliper mounts slight movement

Fail 2 Jun 2015 38,184 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

front brake caliper mounts slight movement

Fail 3 Jun 2014 35,060 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 35,060 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 29,975 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 26,023 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2011 22,185 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 22,185 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2010 21,489 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 19 Mar 2010 21,489 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 19,598 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2007 17,406 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 17,833 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Fail 5 Aug 2006 14,445 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 5 Aug 2006 14,445 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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S256 NCS is a 1999 Honda CB600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1999 Honda CB600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 22,241 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 NCS, 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 27 years old, this Honda CB600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S256 NCS is a 1999 Honda CB600, first registered on 20 January 1999.

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