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AL51 GAX

2001 Honda CB600 Hornet

Yellow Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

11,821 mi
Last recorded11,821 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Honda CB600 Hornet18,552 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL51 GAX
MakeHonda
ModelCB600 Hornet
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 11,821 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 11,623 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 10,818 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 May 2023 10,818 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2022 9,653 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 9,653 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 8,508 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 8,396 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 8,378 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 8,105 miles

How Reliable is the Honda CB600 Hornet?

Based on 32,894 MOT tests across 2,748 vehicles.

82.1%
Pass Rate
875
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
2,748
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 563
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 374
reflector on motorcycle missing 320
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 289
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 238
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AL51 GAX is a 2001 Honda CB600 Hornet in Yellow with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2001 Honda CB600 Hornet models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 18,552 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 CB600 Hornet fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 563 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AL51 GAX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CB600 Hornet typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Honda CB600 Hornet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AL51 GAX registered?

AL51 GAX is a 2001 Honda CB600 Hornet, first registered on 15 September 2001.

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