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WP08 ZYW

2008 Honda CB600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

43,182 mi
Last recorded43,182 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda CB60014,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP08 ZYW
MakeHonda
ModelCB600
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 43,182 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2025 43,181 miles

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

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 39,730 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Slight misting of oil front right hand side (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Jun 2024 39,730 miles

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Slight misting of oil front right hand side (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 36,750 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2023 36,750 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls does not illuminate when rear brake is applied (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 33,707 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 33,707 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2021 31,707 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 24,445 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 22,521 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 22,226 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 22,058 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 21,845 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 21,010 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 19,827 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 19,827 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 16,118 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 8,952 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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WP08 ZYW is a 2008 Honda CB600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2008 Honda CB600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.4% with a typical mileage of 14,982 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 WP08 ZYW, 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 18 years old, this Honda CB600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WP08 ZYW registered?

WP08 ZYW is a 2008 Honda CB600, first registered on 7 August 2008.

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The MOT history for WP08 ZYW shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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