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V242 FOT

1999 Honda CB600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

49,685 mi
Last recorded49,685 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Honda CB60022,241 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV242 FOT
MakeHonda
ModelCB600
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 49,685 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2025 46,999 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2025 46,985 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 46,257 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2022 46,240 miles

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

LOW BATTERY POWER

Pass 20 Mar 2021 46,112 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 19 Mar 2021 46,109 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 May 2019 46,014 miles

Chain guard missing

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 19 May 2018 45,968 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 May 2017 45,734 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 45,472 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 44,673 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 44,666 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2014 44,625 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 41,237 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 38,614 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 34,717 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 33,377 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 31,380 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 23,268 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 18,712 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 18,712 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

front brakes binding slightly.

Fail 12 Aug 2006 18,688 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

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

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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V242 FOT is a 1999 Honda CB600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 V242 FOT, 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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What year was V242 FOT registered?

V242 FOT is a 1999 Honda CB600, first registered on 2 October 1999.

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