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V229 DCW

1999 Honda CB600

Yellow Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

30,926 mi
Last recorded30,926 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2020
Typical for 1999 Honda CB60022,241 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV229 DCW
MakeHonda
ModelCB600
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2020 30,926 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 28,538 miles

Offside Front mudguard cracked but not insecure

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

Fail 11 Jan 2019 28,528 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front mudguard cracked but not insecure

drive chain noisy

Pass 12 Jan 2018 24,755 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 22,164 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Nearside Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Fail 7 Jan 2017 22,135 miles

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

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

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Nearside Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Rear Tyre valve cap missing

Pass 9 Jan 2016 19,376 miles

chain drive noisy

return,throttle cable missing

Pass 19 Jan 2015 17,725 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2015 17,693 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2014 16,195 miles

Offside Rear suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

Fail 4 Jan 2014 16,168 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Rear suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

Pass 27 Dec 2012 14,216 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 11,911 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)

Offside Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)

Fail 11 Jan 2012 11,911 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)

Offside Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2011 10,925 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 10,769 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 10,706 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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V229 DCW is a 1999 Honda CB600 in Yellow with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 V229 DCW, 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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V229 DCW is a 1999 Honda CB600, first registered on 22 September 1999.

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