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GX51 OYU

2001 Honda CB600 Hornet

Yellow Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

26,350 mi
Last recorded26,350 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Honda CB600 Hornet18,552 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 OYU
MakeHonda
ModelCB600 Hornet
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 26,350 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 29,250 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 29,160 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 29,052 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 28,893 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 28,880 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 28,615 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 27,870 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 27,054 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 25,070 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 24,525 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 24,015 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2014 23,270 miles

front tyre wearing on o/s edge

Pass 14 Feb 2013 21,800 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 20,794 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 19,940 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 19,095 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 15,299 miles

Front Front position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Rear Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 15,299 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 11,348 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 11,348 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 6,306 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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GX51 OYU is a 2001 Honda CB600 Hornet in Yellow with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 GX51 OYU, 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 GX51 OYU registered?

GX51 OYU is a 2001 Honda CB600 Hornet, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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