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V81 DTS

1999 Honda CB600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

32,130 mi
Last recorded32,130 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 1999 Honda CB60022,241 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV81 DTS
MakeHonda
ModelCB600
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 32,130 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 30,095 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2024 30,095 miles

Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 27,107 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2023 27,107 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 25,078 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2022 25,078 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 23,822 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 20,495 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 20,495 miles

Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2018 19,671 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 19,671 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 17,848 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Fail 16 Apr 2016 17,848 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 17,696 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2013 17,694 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Fail 30 Jun 2012 17,015 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 17,015 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2009 16,375 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 15,628 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 13,827 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 13,643 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 13 Jun 2006 13,643 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

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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V81 DTS 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 60.9%.

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 V81 DTS, 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 V81 DTS registered?

V81 DTS is a 1999 Honda CB600, first registered on 3 December 1999.

Is V81 DTS safe to buy?

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