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S468 SLK

1998 Honda CB600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

1,850 mi
Last recorded1,850 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda CB60024,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS468 SLK
MakeHonda
ModelCB600
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 1,850 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 1,217 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2024 1,217 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 999 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 70 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 22 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Aug 2020 8 miles

Fuel cap ineffective fuel cap seal not inspected, due to cap innoperative (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 May 2018 43,638 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 40,312 miles
Fail 20 May 2017 40,312 miles

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

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

engine oil leak

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 36,060 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 35,985 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2016 35,985 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 34,125 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2013 33,046 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 32,680 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 30,608 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 30,563 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2010 27,479 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 24,230 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2009 24,193 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 21,710 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

rear reflectors are multi coloured including red

Fail 24 Apr 2008 21,704 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

rear reflectors are multi coloured including red

Pass 5 Jul 2006 19,746 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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S468 SLK 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 70.8%.

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 S468 SLK, 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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S468 SLK is a 1998 Honda CB600, first registered on 18 August 1998.

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