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S272 OEW

1998 Honda CB600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

42,699 mi
Last recorded42,699 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda CB60024,076 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS272 OEW
MakeHonda
ModelCB600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 42,699 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2026 42,686 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 42,000 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2024 41,984 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 40,362 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2023 40,362 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 39,135 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 39,134 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 38,446 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 38,180 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 38,180 miles

Front Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 37,349 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 36,059 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 34,112 miles

Front brakes binding on slightly

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

Fail 29 Dec 2016 34,112 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Front brakes binding on slightly

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

Pass 22 Aug 2015 31,896 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 29,279 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 27,232 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 25,932 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 23,638 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 21,688 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 21,398 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 20,330 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 20,181 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 19,740 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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S272 OEW is a 1998 Honda CB600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 S272 OEW, 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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S272 OEW is a 1998 Honda CB600, first registered on 1 September 1998.

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