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GN51 LRZ

2001 Honda CB600 Hornet

Yellow Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

27,218 mi
Last recorded27,218 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Honda CB600 Hornet18,552 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN51 LRZ
MakeHonda
ModelCB600 Hornet
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 27,218 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2025 25,154 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 24,024 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 21,307 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2023 21,307 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 2 Apr 2022 20,352 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 19,594 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Apr 2020 18,608 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2017 17,905 miles

l/h grip is slightly loose

Pass 13 Jan 2016 15,182 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 15,182 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Pass 3 Jun 2014 14,749 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Jun 2014 14,749 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 24 Jan 2013 13,255 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 13,255 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 11,517 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 11,517 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 9,157 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 8,289 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2009 8,289 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 7,354 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 7,328 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 7,311 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 7,295 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 30 Sep 2005 6,475 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2005 6,475 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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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GN51 LRZ is a 2001 Honda CB600 Hornet in Yellow with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 GN51 LRZ, 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 GN51 LRZ registered?

GN51 LRZ is a 2001 Honda CB600 Hornet, first registered on 15 September 2001.

Is GN51 LRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN51 LRZ shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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