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Y493 KBN

2001 Honda CB600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

60,654 mi
Last recorded60,654 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Honda CB60019,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY493 KBN
MakeHonda
ModelCB600
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 60,654 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 57,661 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 55,346 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 19 May 2022 53,065 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2021 47,791 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 42,041 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 35,607 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 35,413 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn both (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 19,030 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2014
Pass 28 Nov 2012 8,090 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 756 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 15,847 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2009 15,279 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 15,279 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 14,227 miles

Offside Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Fail 11 Feb 2008 14,227 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)

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

Offside Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2007 12,288 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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Y493 KBN is a 2001 Honda CB600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2001 Honda CB600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 19,213 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y493 KBN, 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 25 years old, this Honda CB600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y493 KBN is a 2001 Honda CB600, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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