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W547 VGK

2000 Honda CB600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

31,844 mi
Last recorded31,844 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2000 Honda CB60021,588 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW547 VGK
MakeHonda
ModelCB600
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 31,844 miles

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

front and rear headlamps ae masked over,day time mot only.

Pass 11 Sep 2025 31,767 miles

All lights masked over.

Fail 10 Sep 2025 31,756 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Sep 2025 31,744 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 31,670 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2023 31,513 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2023 31,513 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 29,084 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2022 29,084 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 26,897 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 25,971 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 24,098 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 23,946 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 22,963 miles

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 22,963 miles

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Fail 22 Sep 2012 22,959 miles

Brake pedal is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 22,586 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 9 Jun 2009 20,243 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 20,243 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 19,118 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2008 19,088 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2007 16,672 miles

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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W547 VGK is a 2000 Honda CB600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 W547 VGK, 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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What year was W547 VGK registered?

W547 VGK is a 2000 Honda CB600, first registered on 27 March 2000.

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