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EK51 CHY

2002 Honda CB600 Hornet

Multi-colour Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

69,184 mi
Last recorded69,184 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Honda CB600 Hornet14,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK51 CHY
MakeHonda
ModelCB600 Hornet
Year2002
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 69,184 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 67,758 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2023 64,616 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 64,196 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 62,462 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 8 Jun 2021 62,462 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 60,776 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 57,936 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 57,936 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 53,516 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 51,952 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 51,761 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 50,688 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 50,135 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 49,506 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 46,989 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 4 May 2007 46,948 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 44,679 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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EK51 CHY is a 2002 Honda CB600 Hornet in Multi-colour with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2002 Honda CB600 Hornet models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 14,970 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 EK51 CHY, 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 24 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 EK51 CHY registered?

EK51 CHY is a 2002 Honda CB600 Hornet, first registered on 2 February 2002.

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