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S35 CNV

1998 Honda CB600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

70,390 mi
Last recorded70,390 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda CB60024,076 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS35 CNV
MakeHonda
ModelCB600
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 70,390 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 70,104 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 69,610 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 69,340 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 69,151 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 68,805 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (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 Suspension component has wear or play, but not to excess (5.3.3 (d))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 68,805 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component has wear or play, but not to excess (5.3.3 (d))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 68,671 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 68,432 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

chainguard is missing

Pass 5 Jun 2014 67,925 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 67,909 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 29 May 2013 64,651 miles

Chain guard missing

Pass 2 May 2012 57,260 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 51,400 miles

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

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

slight play in cush drive

Pass 23 Jan 2009 46,991 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 43,188 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Jan 2008 43,181 miles

Brake component damaged and seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Brake pedal mounting insecure (3.1.2a)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 25,808 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 25,808 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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S35 CNV is a 1998 Honda CB600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 S35 CNV, 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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S35 CNV is a 1998 Honda CB600, first registered on 14 August 1998.

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