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S396 JLN

1998 Honda CB600F

Grey Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

24,112 mi
Last recorded24,112 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2024
Typical for 1998 Honda CB600F23,884 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS396 JLN
MakeHonda
ModelCB600F
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2024 24,112 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 24,072 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 23,755 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 21,860 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 21,775 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 21,200 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 20,867 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 19,807 miles

Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Fail 3 Aug 2012 19,807 miles

Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 18,121 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2011 18,121 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2009 17,217 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 15,455 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Jan 2008 15,455 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 13,823 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 13,811 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 Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

How Reliable is the Honda CB600F?

Based on 2,905 MOT tests across 227 vehicles.

84.4%
Pass Rate
1,005
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
227
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 38
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 26
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 23
reflector on motorcycle missing 20
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 17
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S396 JLN is a 1998 Honda CB600F in Grey with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Honda CB600F models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 23,884 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 CB600F fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S396 JLN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CB600F typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 28 years old, this Honda CB600F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S396 JLN registered?

S396 JLN is a 1998 Honda CB600F, first registered on 1 September 1998.

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