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S865 RLK

1998 Honda CB600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

38,573 mi
Last recorded38,573 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2019
Typical for 1998 Honda CB60024,076 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS865 RLK
MakeHonda
ModelCB600
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2019 38,573 miles

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

Front Clutch lever incorrectly positioned (6.2.7 (b))

Rear All direction indicators light intensity reduced All indicators poor effort (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied Incorrectly adjusted & set (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Jun 2019 38,573 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Front Clutch lever incorrectly positioned (6.2.7 (b))

Rear All direction indicators light intensity reduced All indicators poor effort (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied Incorrectly adjusted & set (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 17 Apr 2019 38,520 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 (8.1.1 (a))

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

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released Control 2 (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake lever has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot Control 2 (1.1.1 (b))

Control 2 brake lever bent

Rear position lamp has a few leds not working

Pass 21 Mar 2018 34,142 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 26,376 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 22,585 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Feb 2016 22,585 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2014 22,501 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 22,501 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 22,490 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2009 22,490 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 24 May 2006 21,520 miles

chain has tight spot

Fail 16 May 2006 21,442 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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S865 RLK is a 1998 Honda CB600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 S865 RLK, 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 S865 RLK registered?

S865 RLK is a 1998 Honda CB600, first registered on 6 October 1998.

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