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S416 JNK

1998 Honda CB600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

37,306 mi
Last recorded37,306 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda CB60024,076 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS416 JNK
MakeHonda
ModelCB600
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 37,306 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2024 37,292 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 37,278 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 37,137 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 37,137 miles

Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 37,064 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 37,013 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2019 37,013 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 36,973 miles

Front tyre getting low

Pass 20 May 2017 36,947 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 36,825 miles

loud can

Fail 13 May 2016 36,186 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2015 36,540 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 36,027 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 35,650 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 35,350 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 35,023 miles

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

nearside lower radiator mounting bolt missing

Fail 19 May 2011 35,011 miles

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

fork legs very close to rad on lock to lock

front/rear brake disc rusty

rear tyre has a few cutts in but not deep enough to reach cords and is on 1m

rear wheel feels rough when spining but no play in wheel bearings poss front sprocket

Pass 28 May 2010 34,776 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2009 31,525 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 31,525 miles

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 24 May 2008 29,323 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 19 May 2007 26,461 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 25,800 miles

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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S416 JNK is a 1998 Honda CB600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 S416 JNK, 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 S416 JNK registered?

S416 JNK is a 1998 Honda CB600, first registered on 1 September 1998.

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