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S53 MES

1999 Honda CB600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

30,580 mi
Last recorded30,580 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Honda CB60022,241 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS53 MES
MakeHonda
ModelCB600
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 30,580 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2026 30,580 miles

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 24,865 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 23,880 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 22,899 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jun 2023 22,899 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 22,568 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Jun 2021 21,969 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 21,369 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 21,158 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2019 21,158 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 20,993 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 May 2017 20,751 miles

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

Front brakes binding slightly

Pass 21 May 2016 20,549 miles

Front brake binding

Rear brake binding

Pass 6 Jun 2015 20,398 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 19,950 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2014 19,949 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 19,733 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 19,373 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 14 Jun 2012 19,373 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 18,528 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 18,528 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 17,614 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

front brakes binding slightly.

Pass 6 Mar 2009 15,532 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 13,264 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 12,303 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 10,965 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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S53 MES is a 1999 Honda CB600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1999 Honda CB600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 22,241 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 S53 MES, 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 27 years old, this Honda CB600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S53 MES is a 1999 Honda CB600, first registered on 22 January 1999.

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