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T188 ACU

1999 Honda CB600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2026
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

67,165 mi
Last recorded67,165 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Honda CB60022,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT188 ACU
MakeHonda
ModelCB600
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Fail 1 May 2026 67,165 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 19 Mar 2026 66,801 miles

Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

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

gear shifter worn

Pass 10 Jan 2025 59,882 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Oct 2024 58,388 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 12 Jun 2024 55,640 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 May 2023 48,950 miles
Fail 5 May 2023 18,938 miles

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

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 47,066 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 47,066 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 45,664 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 13 Apr 2021 45,664 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 41,582 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 41,528 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 41,111 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 40,611 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 15 Jun 2016 40,611 miles

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

Horn missing (1.7.1)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 9 Jun 2015 38,790 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 38,790 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 35,765 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Fail 28 Jun 2014 35,765 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 30,638 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 25,216 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 24,308 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 22,248 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 22,241 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2006 14,976 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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T188 ACU is a 1999 Honda CB600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 T188 ACU, 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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T188 ACU is a 1999 Honda CB600, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T188 ACU safe to buy?

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