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S779 MGN

1998 Honda CB600

Yellow Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

36,459 mi
Last recorded36,459 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2017
Typical for 1998 Honda CB60024,076 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS779 MGN
MakeHonda
ModelCB600
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2017 36,459 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 33,161 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2016 33,161 miles

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

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Fail 8 Dec 2014 29,953 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 29,953 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 23,987 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2013 23,987 miles

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

Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

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

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2012 20,673 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 20,673 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 17,682 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 17,682 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 12,341 miles
Fail 27 May 2006 11,939 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 27 May 2006 11,939 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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S779 MGN is a 1998 Honda CB600 in Yellow with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S779 MGN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S779 MGN registered?

S779 MGN is a 1998 Honda CB600, first registered on 1 December 1998.

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