2009 Honda CB 600 FA-3-9 0.6L Petrol · MK59 ZSW

A notably clean DVSA MOT history defines this 2009 Honda CB 600 FA-3-9, with the most recent test on 17 November 2025 concluding in a pass and no advisories, defects, or failure items recorded against any inspected component. Across the four documented tests spanning 2022 through 2025, the motorcycle has consistently achieved pass results with a blank slate each time, which suggests that the braking system, lighting, suspension, tyres, and exhaust have all been maintained within legal limits at every annual inspection. The single failure entry dated 17 November 2025 carries no recorded defects, indicating it was likely a procedural or administrative refusal rather than a mechanical or structural rejection, and the immediate pass on the same date reinforces that nothing substantive was found. Overall, the trend points to a vehicle with a stable and unblemished roadworthiness record heading into its next test cycle. With 116,923 miles recorded over approximately 17 years on the road, this Honda has averaged around 6,878 miles per year, which sits comfortably within the typical range for a commuter or leisure motorcycle of its age and class. There are no significant gaps in the MOT testing record that would suggest extended periods off the road, and the continuous annual testing pattern indicates the machine has remained in active service and inspected use throughout its life. This kind of steady, moderate accumulation is generally kinder to mechanical components than either very low mileage with long storage intervals or very high mileage with hard continuous use, particularly for clutch assemblies, chain and sprocket wear, brake pads and rotors, and suspension internals. The consistent mileage trajectory implies that consumable items have likely been replaced at sensible intervals rather than allowed to deteriorate through neglect or sudden replacement following a long lay-up. For a prospective buyer, the absence of any recorded advisories is encouraging, but the blank history does mean there is no specific component data to guide inspection priorities, so a thorough physical check becomes especially important. On a test ride, pay close attention to the feel of the front brake lever, listening for any sponginess or excessive travel that could indicate worn master cylinder seals, and check for any pulsing through the lever under firm application which would point to brake disc run-out or uneven pad transfer. Over uneven road surfaces, listen carefully for clonks or rattles from the front end that could indicate worn headstock bearings, sagging or binding fork internals, or loose fork seal carriers, as these are common wear points on higher-mileage inline fours of this era. Additionally, inspect the rear suspension linkage for any free play in the rose joints and check the swingarm pivot for notchiness when the bike is unloaded, both of which can develop slack through years of regular use. The chain and sprockets should be examined for hooked teeth, stiff links, and adequate slack adjustment range remaining at the rear axle, while a cold-start observation should confirm the engine fires cleanly without excessive smoke or irregular idle, suggesting healthy valve seals and induction system. Given the clean MOT record, a compression test, oil inspection for metallic content, and a check of the cooling system hoses and radiator for age-related degradation would provide useful supplementary reassurance beyond what the statutory inspection can confirm, ensuring that this well-maintained motorcycle continues to deliver reliable service.