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S481 JNK

1998 Honda CB600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

34,463 mi
Last recorded34,463 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 1998 Honda CB60024,076 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS481 JNK
MakeHonda
ModelCB600
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 34,463 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 34,463 miles

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition no baffle (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen wrong bulb fitted (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp not working with brake leaver (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm unevenly worn on one side (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected throttle loose (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

slight cracking in front tyre tread

Pass 25 May 2018 30,752 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 30,751 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp not working HAND CONTROL (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2017 24,427 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 19,171 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 19,124 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 17,930 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 15,251 miles

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Fail 31 Jan 2012 38,152 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 38,152 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 37,080 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 35,759 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 34,358 miles

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 32,198 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 28,008 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 27,209 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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S481 JNK is a 1998 Honda CB600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S481 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 S481 JNK registered?

S481 JNK is a 1998 Honda CB600, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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