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S39 JLP

1998 Honda CB600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

55,140 mi
Last recorded55,140 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda CB60024,076 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS39 JLP
MakeHonda
ModelCB600
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2025 55,140 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 54,842 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2022 53,946 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2022 53,938 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened On minimum thickness (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 52,860 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2019 52,832 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2018 52,544 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 52,034 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 51,400 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2016 51,399 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Headlamp aim too high adjusted (1.6)

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

Fail 3 May 2014 51,378 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 51,350 miles

Legal plate at time of test

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 49,084 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

offside riders footpeg slightly bent.

Pass 14 Apr 2010 47,321 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 14 Apr 2010 47,321 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 45,777 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 37,992 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 33,089 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 32,971 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 7 May 2005 24,167 miles
Fail 7 May 2005 24,167 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

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

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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S39 JLP is a 1998 Honda CB600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S39 JLP, 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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S39 JLP is a 1998 Honda CB600, first registered on 1 October 1998.

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