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AO51 DVZ

2001 Honda CB600 Hornet

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

44,519 mi
Last recorded44,519 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Honda CB600 Hornet18,552 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 DVZ
MakeHonda
ModelCB600 Hornet
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 44,519 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 30 Jul 2025 44,493 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen HI AND LO BEAM ILLUMINATED ON LO BEAM , HI BEAM NOT PROJECTING ONTO HEADLIGHT TEST (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Footrest insecure SPLIT PIN MISSING (6.2.12 (a))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling ADJUSTMENT TO LEFT REQUIRED (2.4 (a))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged PERISHING (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 44,229 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 43,690 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 42,169 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 40,249 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 33,658 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Apr 2019 33,658 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 32,050 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 29,272 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Offside Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Apr 2017 29,272 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Offside Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Apr 2016 26,609 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 22,268 miles

Front position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Front position lamp slightly discoloured (1.1.2a)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 191,813 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 17,561 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 15,742 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 13,293 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 9,860 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 8,442 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 7,226 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 6,238 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 5,121 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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AO51 DVZ is a 2001 Honda CB600 Hornet in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AO51 DVZ, 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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AO51 DVZ is a 2001 Honda CB600 Hornet, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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