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G5 FOC

1998 Honda CB600 Hornet

Orange Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

7,622 mi
Last recorded7,622 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda CB600 Hornet23,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG5 FOC
MakeHonda
ModelCB600 Hornet
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 7,622 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2024 4,650 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 53,895 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022
Pass 5 Jun 2018 2,038 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 2,038 miles

Rear Road spring so insecure that control of the motorcycle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2017 1,684 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 1,062 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 1,062 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 790 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 772 miles

Chain guard missing

Pass 28 May 2012 722 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 432 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 3,561 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 3,038 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2008 882 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 14,935 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 13,972 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 13,961 miles

Front Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

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

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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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G5 FOC is a 1998 Honda CB600 Hornet in Orange with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 G5 FOC, 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.

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What year was G5 FOC registered?

G5 FOC is a 1998 Honda CB600 Hornet, first registered on 11 May 1998.

Is G5 FOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for G5 FOC shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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