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K50 EJW

2001 Honda CB600 Hornet

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

77,716 mi
Last recorded77,716 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 Honda CB600 Hornet18,552 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK50 EJW
MakeHonda
ModelCB600 Hornet
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2020 77,716 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 75,811 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front slight run-out in brake disc

Fail 22 Nov 2018 75,811 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front slight run-out in brake disc

Pass 17 Oct 2017 73,015 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 65,634 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 55,770 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 44,384 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2014 44,384 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Rear Brake locking device insecure (3.2.A1e) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 14 Aug 2013 36,487 miles

Rear suspension has been modified (2.4.A.2d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 14 Aug 2013 36,487 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Rear suspension has been modified (2.4.A.2d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 3 May 2012 32,477 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 32,254 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2008 29,818 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2008 29,818 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2007 27,292 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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K50 EJW is a 2001 Honda CB600 Hornet in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 K50 EJW, 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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K50 EJW is a 2001 Honda CB600 Hornet, first registered on 16 July 2001.

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