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GK02 GGV

2002 Honda CB600 Hornet

Yellow Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

43,810 mi
Last recorded43,810 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Honda CB600 Hornet14,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK02 GGV
MakeHonda
ModelCB600 Hornet
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 43,810 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 10 Jul 2026 43,785 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 43,634 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 42,468 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 41,990 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively disc slightly warped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

front brake binding slightly.

Pass 8 Dec 2020 41,378 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 41,378 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp aim too high incorrect beam pattern (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 41,159 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2019 41,159 miles

Offside Engine mounting/bracket missing structural rigidity seriously reduced (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2018 40,187 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 40,187 miles

Rear Brake cylinder insecurely mounted and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Grab Rail loose

Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 39,920 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 37,933 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 16 Aug 2016 37,933 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Fail 10 Aug 2016 37,918 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 35,279 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 33,736 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 30,005 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2013 30,004 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 30 May 2012 6,799 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 6,063 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 5,375 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 3,671 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 3,540 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 3,383 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 2,837 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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GK02 GGV is a 2002 Honda CB600 Hornet in Yellow with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 GK02 GGV, 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 GK02 GGV registered?

GK02 GGV is a 2002 Honda CB600 Hornet, first registered on 9 March 2002.

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