MOT History from tests of petrol HONDA CB600SFs year 1998

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Pass percent:76.56%

(The average a petrol HONDA CB600SF year 1998 passes without issue)

Based on:2,436 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	104
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	84
Registration plate issues	64
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	27
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	22
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	20
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	18
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	16
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	14
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	13
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	13
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	12
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	12
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	11
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.A2b\|	11
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	11
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	10
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	9
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	9
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	9
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	9
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	9
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	8
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	8
Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	7
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	7
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))	7
Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	6
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	6
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	6
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	6
Headlamp insecure \|1.2.3b\|	6
Rear Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	6
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	6
Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	5
Rear reflector missing \|4.8.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	5
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	5
Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	5
Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	5
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	5
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	4
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	4
Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	4
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.5.1b\|	4
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	4
Rear Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	4
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Riders seat insecure \|6.2.1a\|	4
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	4
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.1.7 \|c\| \|i\|\|	4
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording \|7.1.4\|	4
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	4
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	4
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\|	4
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low \|3.2.B1d\|	3
Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired \|1.2.3a\|	3
Nearside Front Brake disc\|s\| cracked \|3.2.A1g\|	3
Rear Brake disc\|s\| excessively scored \|3.2.A1l\|	3
Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	3
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))	3
Offside Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	3
Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.3b\|	3
Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))	3
Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	3
Rear Brake disc\|s\| cracked \|3.2.A1g\|	3
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|5.3.2 \|b\|\|	3
Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort \|3.3.A1c\|	3
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.5.1b\|	3
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))	3
Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. \|3.3.A2a\|	2
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	2
Rear position lamp insecure \|1.1.1c\|	2
Centre Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.5.1b\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.5.1b\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.5.1b\|	2
Nearside Rear Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Offside Front Brake disc\|s\| cracked \|3.2.A1g\|	2
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	2
Rear Stop lamp does not emit a steady light \|1.3.1b\|	2
Plate brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.B2b\|	2
Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	2
Nearside Front Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|4.4.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	2
Indicator switch insecure \|1.5.4\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition \|8.1.1 \|a\|\|	2
Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts \|3.2.B2c\|	2
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system \|7.1.1.c\|	2
Horn not working \|7.7 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Offside Front Position lamp switch insecure \|1.1.4b\|	2
Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars \|2.1.2b\|	2
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|5.3.2 \|b\|\|	2
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	2
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	2
Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake \|3.3.A1b\|	2
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	2
Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	2
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))	2
Offside Steering lock stop ineffective \|2.1.3\|	2
Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	2
Front Stop lamp not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Offside Front Steering lock stop ineffective \|2.1.3\|	2
Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective \|2.1.3\|	2
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering \|2.5.1\|	2

We get to these numbers by trawling through over 1 billion MOT test results since 2004 and crunched the numbers. We remove anything to do with Tyres, as they are model independent and group together common non-model specific issues. We are trying to get to a picture of what models have what issues.

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Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	104
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	84
Registration plate issues	64
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	27
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	22
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	20
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	18
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	16
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	14
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	13
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	13
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	12
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	12
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	11
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.A2b\|	11
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	11
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	10
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	9
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	9
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	9
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	9
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	9
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	8
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	8
Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	7
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	7
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))	7
Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	6
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	6
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	6
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	6
Headlamp insecure \|1.2.3b\|	6
Rear Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	6
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	6
Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	5
Rear reflector missing \|4.8.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	5
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	5
Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	5
Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	5
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	5
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	4
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	4
Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	4
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.5.1b\|	4
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	4
Rear Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	4
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Riders seat insecure \|6.2.1a\|	4
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	4
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.1.7 \|c\| \|i\|\|	4
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording \|7.1.4\|	4
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	4
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	4
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\|	4
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low \|3.2.B1d\|	3
Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired \|1.2.3a\|	3
Nearside Front Brake disc\|s\| cracked \|3.2.A1g\|	3
Rear Brake disc\|s\| excessively scored \|3.2.A1l\|	3
Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	3
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))	3
Offside Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	3
Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.3b\|	3
Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))	3
Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	3
Rear Brake disc\|s\| cracked \|3.2.A1g\|	3
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|5.3.2 \|b\|\|	3
Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort \|3.3.A1c\|	3
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.5.1b\|	3
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))	3
Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. \|3.3.A2a\|	2
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	2
Rear position lamp insecure \|1.1.1c\|	2
Centre Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.5.1b\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.5.1b\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.5.1b\|	2
Nearside Rear Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Offside Front Brake disc\|s\| cracked \|3.2.A1g\|	2
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	2
Rear Stop lamp does not emit a steady light \|1.3.1b\|	2
Plate brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.B2b\|	2
Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	2
Nearside Front Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|4.4.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	2
Indicator switch insecure \|1.5.4\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition \|8.1.1 \|a\|\|	2
Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts \|3.2.B2c\|	2
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system \|7.1.1.c\|	2
Horn not working \|7.7 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Offside Front Position lamp switch insecure \|1.1.4b\|	2
Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars \|2.1.2b\|	2
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|5.3.2 \|b\|\|	2
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	2
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	2
Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake \|3.3.A1b\|	2
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	2
Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	2
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))	2
Offside Steering lock stop ineffective \|2.1.3\|	2
Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	2
Front Stop lamp not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Offside Front Steering lock stop ineffective \|2.1.3\|	2
Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective \|2.1.3\|	2
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering \|2.5.1\|	2

MOT History from tests of petrol HONDA CB600SFs year 1998

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