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S940 KAM

1998 Honda CB600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

47,211 mi
Last recorded47,211 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda CB60024,076 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS940 KAM
MakeHonda
ModelCB600
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 47,211 miles

Central Lower exhaust mounting cracked.

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

rear tyre perished.

Fail 1 May 2025 47,210 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Central Lower exhaust mounting cracked.

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

rear tyre perished.

Pass 3 Apr 2024 46,619 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2024 46,619 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 46,398 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 46,349 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 45,601 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 44,683 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 43,380 miles

headset bearings slightly notchy

lower central exhaust mounting cracked

Fail 29 Jun 2018 43,370 miles

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

headset bearings slightly notchy

lower central exhaust mounting cracked

Pass 21 Mar 2017 40,005 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 37,442 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 37,191 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 36,217 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 35,138 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 32,221 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 30,114 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 26 Jan 2010 26,840 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 26,840 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 23,626 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 19,651 miles

Slight sticking from front brake.

Fail 5 Oct 2007 19,651 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 16,392 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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S940 KAM is a 1998 Honda CB600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 S940 KAM, 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 S940 KAM registered?

S940 KAM is a 1998 Honda CB600, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S940 KAM safe to buy?

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