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W138 NHC

2000 Honda CB600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

37,172 mi
Last recorded37,172 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Honda CB60021,588 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW138 NHC
MakeHonda
ModelCB600
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 37,172 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 33,914 miles

Front All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Mar 2025 33,911 miles

Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 31,656 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 31,204 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 5 Jul 2017 31,204 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Tyre fouling another component (4.1.4)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2016 26,201 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 22,670 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2015 22,460 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 20,381 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 18,776 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 11,600 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 12,736 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 11,346 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 5 Mar 2010 11,346 miles

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 11 Mar 2009 10,667 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 10,667 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 9,733 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 8,711 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 7,884 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2006 7,884 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear 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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W138 NHC is a 2000 Honda CB600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2000 Honda CB600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 21,588 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 W138 NHC, 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 26 years old, this Honda CB600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W138 NHC is a 2000 Honda CB600, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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