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S908 XNO

1999 Honda CB600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

39,368 mi
Last recorded39,368 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Honda CB60022,241 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS908 XNO
MakeHonda
ModelCB600
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 39,368 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 39,356 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 39,316 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 39,250 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 21 May 2016 38,471 miles

Centre Lower Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 37,989 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 37,675 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 37,675 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 36,982 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 36,295 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 35,306 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 35,037 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2011 35,020 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 34,883 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Fail 7 Nov 2009 33,948 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

front brake binding slightly

Pass 10 Nov 2008 28,327 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 28,316 miles

Front Plate brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.B1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 23,566 miles

front brake binding slightly

Fail 10 Oct 2007 23,555 miles

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

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

front brake binding slightly

Pass 15 Mar 2006 17,792 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2006 17,736 miles

Front Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1j)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

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

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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S908 XNO is a 1999 Honda CB600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S908 XNO, 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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What year was S908 XNO registered?

S908 XNO is a 1999 Honda CB600, first registered on 9 February 1999.

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