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S996 RUJ

1998 Honda CB600

Yellow Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2022
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

61,436 mi
Last recorded61,436 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2021
Typical for 1998 Honda CB60024,076 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS996 RUJ
MakeHonda
ModelCB600
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2021 61,436 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2021 61,368 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 59,342 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 21 Jul 2020 59,320 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 4 May 2018 56,704 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 56,704 miles

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 53,903 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 53,874 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 50,899 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 50,889 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 30 May 2015 18,850 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 45,658 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 45,138 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2011 11,233 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 36,090 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 36,090 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 32,848 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 32,839 miles

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Fail 18 Apr 2009 32,794 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2008 28,193 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2008 28,176 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 24,557 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 24,557 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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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S996 RUJ is a 1998 Honda CB600 in Yellow with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 S996 RUJ, 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 S996 RUJ registered?

S996 RUJ is a 1998 Honda CB600, first registered on 1 November 1998.

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