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V546 FDL

1999 Honda CB600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

20,276 mi
Last recorded20,276 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Honda CB60022,241 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV546 FDL
MakeHonda
ModelCB600
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2026 20,276 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Apr 2026 20,276 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 May 2025 18,277 miles
Fail 23 May 2025 18,277 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 May 2024 16,047 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2024 16,045 miles

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

Front Brake lever is so short that the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 27 May 2023 12,447 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 12,422 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2016 12,399 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2014

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 11,637 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 11,274 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2012 11,274 miles

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

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 11,219 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 11,219 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 10,670 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 10,670 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 20 Aug 2009 10,672 miles

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

Nail in front tyre

Advise n0 plate be changed

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 4 Jun 2008 7,867 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 5,257 miles

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

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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V546 FDL is a 1999 Honda CB600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V546 FDL, 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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V546 FDL is a 1999 Honda CB600, first registered on 15 October 1999.

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