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S992 JLJ

1998 Honda CB600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

44,454 mi
Last recorded44,454 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda CB60024,076 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS992 JLJ
MakeHonda
ModelCB600
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 44,454 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2025 41,424 miles
Pass 25 May 2024 35,810 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 35,801 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 35,735 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 35,666 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2020 35,318 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 34,876 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 34,868 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working rear foot brake light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Brake caliper leaking N/S/R BRAKE CALIPER SLIGHT LEAK FLUID ON BRAKE DISC (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar THROTTLE GRIP LOOSE CAUSING ENGINE TO REV UP AND SLOW TO RETURN (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Rear reflector missing NEW REFLECTOR FITTED (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2018 29,594 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2017 28,784 miles
Fail 13 May 2017 28,784 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 26,498 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 24,935 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 24,768 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 24,768 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 24,501 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))

Fail 1 May 2009 23,814 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))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 1 May 2009 23,814 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 29 Apr 2008 22,328 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 20,918 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 20,918 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 20,759 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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S992 JLJ 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 S992 JLJ, 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 S992 JLJ registered?

S992 JLJ is a 1998 Honda CB600, first registered on 21 August 1998.

Is S992 JLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S992 JLJ shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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