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T797 JKU

1999 Honda CB600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

42,177 mi
Last recorded42,177 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 1999 Honda CB60022,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT797 JKU
MakeHonda
ModelCB600
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 42,177 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 41,475 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 41,040 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 38,348 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 38,337 miles

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

Offside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2020 35,953 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 35,927 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 34,226 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 33,466 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 32,634 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 31,048 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 29,072 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 29,072 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 10 Dec 2014 27,487 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2014 27,487 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 25,720 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 25,298 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 25,298 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 24,193 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 21,993 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 20,205 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 19,871 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 19,465 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2005 18,701 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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T797 JKU is a 1999 Honda CB600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 T797 JKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T797 JKU registered?

T797 JKU is a 1999 Honda CB600, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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The MOT history for T797 JKU shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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