Honda CB600 Hornet Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Honda CB600 Hornet car check
Is the Honda CB600 Hornet reliable? We analysed 32,894 real MOT tests across 2,748 vehicles to find out.
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The Honda CB600 Hornet is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and reflector on motorcycle missing. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Honda CB600 Hornet.
Honda CB600 Hornet Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Honda CB600 Hornet. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Honda CB600 Hornet MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Honda CB600 Hornet to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Honda CB600 Hornet Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Honda CB600 Hornet fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Honda CB600 Hornet Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Honda CB600 Hornet owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Honda CB600 Hornet MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Honda CB600 Hornet year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 72 | 88.9% | 13,744 | 20,693 | 28,502 |
| 2007 | 70 | 84.3% | 13,098 | 18,027 | 23,206 |
| 2005 | 61 | 90.2% | 5,519 | 17,187 | 20,768 |
| 2003 | 120 | 86.7% | 10,708 | 17,474 | 22,434 |
| 2002 | 735 | 82.3% | 9,715 | 14,970 | 28,675 |
| 2001 | 6,783 | 83.3% | 11,597 | 18,552 | 27,905 |
| 2000 | 3,976 | 82.9% | 13,416 | 21,079 | 30,335 |
| 1999 | 12,157 | 81.4% | 14,458 | 22,402 | 32,398 |
| 1998 | 8,302 | 80.9% | 15,470 | 23,582 | 33,455 |
How Long Does a Honda CB600 Hornet Last?
Based on 2,748 Honda CB600 Hornet vehicles on UK roads.
Honda CB600 Hornet Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Honda CB600 Hornet MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Honda CB600 Hornet
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
90.2% MOT pass rate from 61 tests
80.9% MOT pass rate from 8,302 tests
The best year to buy a used Honda CB600 Hornet is 2005, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 90.2% across 61 tests. The 1998 model year has the lowest pass rate at 80.9% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Honda CB600 Hornet Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda CB600 Hornet THIS CAR | 82.1% | 32,894 | 21,709 mi | 28 yrs |
| Honda Civic | 73.7% | 9,391,580 | 74,987 mi | 34 yrs |
| Honda Jazz | 81% | 5,740,892 | 48,635 mi | 24 yrs |
| Honda Cr-v | 78.5% | 4,177,643 | 80,499 mi | 29 yrs |
| Citroen Bx | 64.9% | 40,178 | 117,676 mi | 40 yrs |
Compared to the Honda Civic (73.7% pass rate) and the Honda Jazz (81.0% pass rate), the Honda CB600 Hornet outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Honda CB600 Hornet has an overall MOT pass rate of 82.1% across 32,894 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Honda CB600 Hornet are tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (563 recorded failures), brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (374), and reflector on motorcycle missing (320). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Honda CB600 Hornet owner drives around 875 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Honda CB600 Hornet models stay on UK roads for around 28 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.