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CU51 BVZ

2001 Honda CB600 Hornet

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

22,974 mi
Last recorded22,974 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Honda CB600 Hornet18,552 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU51 BVZ
MakeHonda
ModelCB600 Hornet
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 22,974 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 22,892 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2024 22,862 miles

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2022 22,665 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 22,162 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 21,858 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 21,604 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 21,414 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 21,414 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 21,305 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 20,313 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 18,946 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 17,462 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 16,821 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2012 16,821 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 14,117 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 13,758 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 13,076 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 12,111 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 11,619 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2005 10,954 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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CU51 BVZ is a 2001 Honda CB600 Hornet in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CU51 BVZ, 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 CU51 BVZ registered?

CU51 BVZ is a 2001 Honda CB600 Hornet, first registered on 11 September 2001.

Is CU51 BVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU51 BVZ shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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