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S769 MHG

1998 Honda CB600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,433 mi
Last recorded58,433 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda CB60024,076 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS769 MHG
MakeHonda
ModelCB600
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2025 58,433 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Jan 2025 58,429 miles

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

slight oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2021 58,146 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 57,621 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 57,621 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2018 57,167 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2018 57,157 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 56,929 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey manifold blowing (7.1.1b)

all brakes req attention

front o/s brake disc in poor condition and brakes grinding

rear brake only just meets efficiency

Fail 9 Jun 2017 56,924 miles

Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

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

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

Throttle operating incorrectly loose and sticking (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey manifold blowing (7.1.1b)

all brakes req attention

front o/s brake disc in poor condition and brakes grinding

rear brake only just meets efficiency

Fail 29 Apr 2017 56,896 miles

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

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

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 3 May 2016 53,607 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 52,709 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 50,969 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 45,358 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 40,564 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 40,564 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 16 Jun 2011 34,805 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 34,805 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 33,026 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 29,525 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 25,449 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 22,529 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2007 22,482 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 20,651 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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S769 MHG is a 1998 Honda CB600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S769 MHG, 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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S769 MHG is a 1998 Honda CB600, first registered on 8 December 1998.

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