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W531 JBN

2000 Honda CB600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

39,226 mi
Last recorded39,226 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2024
Typical for 2000 Honda CB60021,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW531 JBN
MakeHonda
ModelCB600
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2024 39,226 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 36,984 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 35,118 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

throttle a little sticky

Fail 10 Nov 2022 35,116 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

throttle a little sticky

Pass 30 Oct 2021 33,336 miles

Central Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 32,505 miles

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 31,772 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 28,281 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 28,279 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2017 26,481 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 26,120 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 25,865 miles

slight bind at front brake

Pass 7 Mar 2013 25,221 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 25,218 miles

Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 21,795 miles

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

rear brake pedal seizing

Fail 1 Mar 2011 21,795 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

rear brake pedal seizing

Pass 15 Oct 2009 20,344 miles

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Fail 23 Sep 2009 20,344 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2008 17,121 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2007 14,710 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 14,710 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 12,645 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 31 Aug 2006 12,645 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2005 12,186 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2005 12,186 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.4b)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front 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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W531 JBN is a 2000 Honda CB600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 W531 JBN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W531 JBN registered?

W531 JBN is a 2000 Honda CB600, first registered on 24 March 2000.

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