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HX51 WTU

2001 Honda CB600 Hornet

Yellow Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

31,361 mi
Last recorded31,361 miles
Recorded on15 May 2024
Typical for 2001 Honda CB600 Hornet18,552 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX51 WTU
MakeHonda
ModelCB600 Hornet
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2024 31,361 miles

1 x bolt missing from rear brake lever bracket but still secure

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Upper radiator hose clamp loose

battery slightly loose

Fail 15 May 2024 31,361 miles

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

1 x bolt missing from rear brake lever bracket but still secure

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Upper radiator hose clamp loose

battery slightly loose

Pass 27 Apr 2023 28,321 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2023 28,279 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 24,421 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 21,677 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 21,416 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive tight links (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

fork stanchions pitted

Fail 20 Jun 2019 21,416 miles

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp integrated units interfere with 50% of position lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive tight links (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

fork stanchions pitted

Pass 27 May 2018 21,335 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning affected by indicator (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 May 2018 21,335 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning affected by indicator (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2017 20,096 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 19,148 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 18,616 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 18,616 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 17,995 miles

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

Front brake sticking

Rear number plate

Pass 8 Feb 2012 16,696 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 16,696 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 14,777 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 14,773 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 14,773 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 12,063 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 11,993 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 11,245 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 10,735 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 9,479 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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HX51 WTU is a 2001 Honda CB600 Hornet in Yellow with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 HX51 WTU, 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 HX51 WTU registered?

HX51 WTU is a 2001 Honda CB600 Hornet, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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