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CN51 GFY

2001 Honda CB600 Hornet

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2023
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

49,708 mi
Last recorded49,708 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2022
Typical for 2001 Honda CB600 Hornet18,552 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN51 GFY
MakeHonda
ModelCB600 Hornet
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2022 49,708 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Jul 2022 49,704 miles

Front Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 46,550 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2020 42,926 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 40,506 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 39,400 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 38,991 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 36,362 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 36,359 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 36,359 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 33,713 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 31,105 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2013 29,735 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 29,735 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 29,254 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 28,411 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 28,401 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2010 27,258 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 24,672 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 20,129 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 12,695 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Pass 9 May 2006 8,044 miles

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

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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CN51 GFY 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 81.8%.

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 CN51 GFY, 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 CN51 GFY registered?

CN51 GFY is a 2001 Honda CB600 Hornet, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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