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S972 SET

1998 Honda CB600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

54,419 mi
Last recorded54,419 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda CB60024,076 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS972 SET
MakeHonda
ModelCB600
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2025 54,419 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 53,896 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2023 53,896 miles

Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 53,787 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

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

Fail 29 Apr 2022 53,787 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 53,616 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 53,616 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 52,091 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 52,091 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 49,650 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 49,650 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2017 46,055 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 45,156 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

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

offside side panel insecure

switches slightly loose

Pass 2 Sep 2014 40,188 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 36,824 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 36,824 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 35,372 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 18 Aug 2012 35,372 miles

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 34,471 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 2 Sep 2011 34,453 miles

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

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 32,421 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 28 Aug 2010 32,421 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 17 Jan 2009 31,013 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2009 31,013 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2008 28,702 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2007 25,966 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2007 25,966 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

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

Fail 10 Feb 2006 21,472 miles

Centre Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

split link drive chain fastner fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2006 21,472 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

split link drive chain fastner fitted

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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S972 SET is a 1998 Honda CB600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 S972 SET, 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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S972 SET is a 1998 Honda CB600, first registered on 18 September 1998.

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