MOT History from tests of petrol HONDA CB600s year 2002

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Pass percent:84.62%

(The average a petrol HONDA CB600 year 2002 passes without issue)

Based on:3,967 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	97
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	37
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	25
Registration plate issues	22
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	17
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	17
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	15
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	13
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	13
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	13
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))	12
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	11
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	11
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	10
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	9
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))	9
Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))	8
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))	8
Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	8
Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	8
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	7
Horn not working (7.7 (a))	6
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	6
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	6
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	6
Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	6
Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))	6
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	6
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	6
Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	6
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	6
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	5
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	5
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	5
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	5
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	5
Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))	4
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	4
Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure \|1.5.3b\|	4
Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	4
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))	4
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	4
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))	4
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))	4
Handlebar deformed \|2.1.1b\|	4
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))	4
Rear Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	4
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	4
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	4
Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))	3
Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))	3
Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	3
Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	3
Front Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	3
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	3
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system \|7.1.1.c\|	3
Horn not working \|7.7 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	3
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock \|2.1.4\|	3
Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))	3
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	3
Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly \|3.1.3d\|	3
Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))	3
Rear Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	3
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|4.4.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	3
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	3
Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))	3
Registration plate lamp issues	3
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	3
Rear Brake disc\|s\| excessively scored \|3.2.A1l\|	3
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	3
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition \|7.1.2\|	3
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording \|7.1.4\|	3
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	2
Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	2
Locking device\|s\| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	2
Headlamp not working on main beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))	2
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	2
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.A2b\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded \|3.2.A1h\|	2
Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	2
Dipswitch does not extinquish main beam/s, leaving at least 1 dipped beam headlamp \|1.2.2b\|i\|\|	2
Rear Brake pedal is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied \|3.1.3c\|	2
Front Stop lamp not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake \|3.3.A1b\|	2
Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	2
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	2
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	2
Nearside Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	2
Front Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	2
Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))	2
Rear reflector missing \|4.8.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.1.7 \|c\| \|i\|\|	2
Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	2
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	2
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	2
Front Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock \|2.1.4\|	2
Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock \|2.1.4 \|c\|\|	2
Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))	2
Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))	2
Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))	2
Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))	2
Offside Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	2
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	2
Offside Steering lock stop ineffective \|2.1.3\|	2
Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	2
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))	2
Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	2
Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	2
Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))	2
Indicator switch insecure \|1.5.4\|	2
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	2
Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.3b\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii))	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))	2
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	2

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Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	97
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	37
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	25
Registration plate issues	22
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	17
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	17
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	15
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	13
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	13
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	13
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))	12
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	11
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	11
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	10
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	9
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))	9
Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))	8
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))	8
Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	8
Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	8
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	7
Horn not working (7.7 (a))	6
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	6
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	6
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	6
Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	6
Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))	6
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	6
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	6
Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	6
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	6
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	5
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	5
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	5
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	5
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	5
Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))	4
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	4
Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure \|1.5.3b\|	4
Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	4
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))	4
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	4
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))	4
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))	4
Handlebar deformed \|2.1.1b\|	4
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))	4
Rear Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	4
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	4
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	4
Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))	3
Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))	3
Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	3
Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	3
Front Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	3
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	3
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system \|7.1.1.c\|	3
Horn not working \|7.7 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	3
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock \|2.1.4\|	3
Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))	3
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	3
Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly \|3.1.3d\|	3
Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))	3
Rear Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	3
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|4.4.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	3
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	3
Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))	3
Registration plate lamp issues	3
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	3
Rear Brake disc\|s\| excessively scored \|3.2.A1l\|	3
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	3
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition \|7.1.2\|	3
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording \|7.1.4\|	3
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	2
Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	2
Locking device\|s\| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	2
Headlamp not working on main beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))	2
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	2
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.A2b\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded \|3.2.A1h\|	2
Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	2
Dipswitch does not extinquish main beam/s, leaving at least 1 dipped beam headlamp \|1.2.2b\|i\|\|	2
Rear Brake pedal is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied \|3.1.3c\|	2
Front Stop lamp not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake \|3.3.A1b\|	2
Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	2
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	2
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	2
Nearside Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	2
Front Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	2
Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))	2
Rear reflector missing \|4.8.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.1.7 \|c\| \|i\|\|	2
Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	2
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	2
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	2
Front Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock \|2.1.4\|	2
Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock \|2.1.4 \|c\|\|	2
Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))	2
Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))	2
Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))	2
Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))	2
Offside Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	2
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	2
Offside Steering lock stop ineffective \|2.1.3\|	2
Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	2
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))	2
Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	2
Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	2
Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))	2
Indicator switch insecure \|1.5.4\|	2
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	2
Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.3b\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii))	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))	2
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	2

MOT History from tests of petrol HONDA CB600s year 2002

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