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F23 KAH

1998 Honda CB600 Hornet

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

36,899 mi
Last recorded36,899 miles
Recorded on17 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda CB600 Hornet23,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF23 KAH
MakeHonda
ModelCB600 Hornet
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2025 36,899 miles
Fail 17 May 2025 36,899 miles

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 11 May 2024 36,848 miles
Fail 11 May 2024 36,848 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 13 May 2023 36,689 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 36,545 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 36,523 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 35,525 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 35,305 miles

slight crack in mudguard

Pass 11 Jun 2015 33,363 miles
Fail 30 May 2015 33,356 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Front Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 32,925 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 32,925 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2008 32,753 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 32,716 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2007 32,145 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 30,210 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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F23 KAH is a 1998 Honda CB600 Hornet in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1998 Honda CB600 Hornet models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 23,582 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 F23 KAH, 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 28 years old, this Honda CB600 Hornet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F23 KAH registered?

F23 KAH is a 1998 Honda CB600 Hornet, first registered on 14 July 1998.

Is F23 KAH safe to buy?

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