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G9 NKR

2001 Honda CB600 Hornet

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

34,765 mi
Last recorded34,765 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Honda CB600 Hornet18,552 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG9 NKR
MakeHonda
ModelCB600 Hornet
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2025 34,765 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 23,358 miles

Chain guard slightly loose (6.1.7 (i))

Rear reflector not facing the rear (4.8.2 (a) (i))

clutch lever damaged but operational

Pass 13 Aug 2022 33,098 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 31,600 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 30,588 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 24,101 miles

Offside Front Footrest slightly loose SLIGHT DAMAGE (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Nov 2018 24,101 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Footrest slightly loose SLIGHT DAMAGE (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 24,090 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear tyre has a plug

Pass 26 Nov 2016 24,003 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged borderline (4.1.2c)

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 23,817 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

plug in rear tyre

Fail 23 Nov 2015 23,817 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake locking device missing pedal (3.2.A1e)

plug in rear tyre

Pass 2 Sep 2014 23,374 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 18,178 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 15,927 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 15,450 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 15,084 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 15,084 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 13,785 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 10,721 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 9,110 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 7,490 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 6,110 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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G9 NKR is a 2001 Honda CB600 Hornet in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 G9 NKR, 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 G9 NKR registered?

G9 NKR is a 2001 Honda CB600 Hornet, first registered on 31 August 2001.

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