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CB56 MCL

2009 Honda Cb 600 FA-7

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

56,631 mi
Last recorded56,631 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Honda Cb 600 FA-713,371 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCB56 MCL
MakeHonda
ModelCb 600 FA-7
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 56,631 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2024 53,402 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2024 53,402 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 49,718 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 46,097 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 42,474 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 39,233 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear tyre tread slightly lumpy

Pass 7 May 2019 34,692 miles

Rear tyre wearing only in centre section

Pass 12 May 2018 31,130 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 10 May 2017 27,234 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 May 2016 23,027 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 7 May 2015 19,088 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 7 May 2015 19,088 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 14,319 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 18 May 2013 10,460 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 18 May 2013 10,460 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 5,906 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Cb 600 FA-7?

Based on 4,758 MOT tests across 420 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
1,197
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
420
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 48
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 22
Drive chain excessively loose 21
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 19
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CB56 MCL is a 2009 Honda Cb 600 FA-7 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2009 Honda Cb 600 FA-7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 13,371 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 Cb 600 FA-7 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 48 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CB56 MCL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cb 600 FA-7 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 17 years old, this Honda Cb 600 FA-7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CB56 MCL is a 2009 Honda Cb 600 FA-7, first registered on 18 May 2009.

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