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S268 NRB

1998 Honda CB600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

28,382 mi
Last recorded28,382 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda CB60024,076 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS268 NRB
MakeHonda
ModelCB600
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 28,382 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 28,194 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 27,790 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 15 Apr 2021 27,790 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 27,360 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 27,360 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 26,565 miles

Central Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Central Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Aug 2017 26,541 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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

Central Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Central Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 25,436 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 25,436 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Pass 2 May 2015 23,123 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 22,091 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 21,224 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2011 19,954 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Nail in rear tyre

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 19,954 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 13,151 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 13,087 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 12,790 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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S268 NRB is a 1998 Honda CB600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 S268 NRB, 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 S268 NRB registered?

S268 NRB is a 1998 Honda CB600, first registered on 9 September 1998.

Is S268 NRB safe to buy?

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