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V689 ECY

1999 Honda CB600

Orange Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

46,714 mi
Last recorded46,714 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Honda CB60022,241 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV689 ECY
MakeHonda
ModelCB600
Year1999
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 46,714 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2026 46,714 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 46,512 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both sides (4.2.3 (a) (i))

front and rear tyres sides contaminated/slippery

Fail 9 Jun 2025 46,512 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both sides (4.2.3 (a) (i))

front and rear tyres sides contaminated/slippery

Pass 3 May 2023 46,177 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 7 May 2022 45,068 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2021 43,914 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 43,844 miles

Central Front Upper side light none standard fitment. not effecting light intensity or operation of purpose.

Fail 11 Sep 2019 43,844 miles

Central Front Upper Headlamp aim too low headlight beam to low. (fixed on test) (4.1.2 (a))

Central Front Upper side light none standard fitment. not effecting light intensity or operation of purpose.

Pass 4 Aug 2018 42,919 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2018 42,919 miles

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

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 34,847 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 29,371 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 29,371 miles

Rear Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 25,603 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 25,603 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 18,294 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 11,969 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 11,928 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 11,838 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 11,697 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 11,599 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 11,344 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 11,101 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 11,101 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (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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V689 ECY is a 1999 Honda CB600 in Orange with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 V689 ECY, 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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V689 ECY is a 1999 Honda CB600, first registered on 2 September 1999.

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