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KE51 GXG

2001 Honda CB600 Hornet

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

2,610 mi
Last recorded2,610 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Honda CB600 Hornet18,552 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE51 GXG
MakeHonda
ModelCB600 Hornet
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 2,610 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Mar 2026 2,610 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2025 17 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2023

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2023

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2022

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2021

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Jun 2021

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Feb 2020

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Stop lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Feb 2020

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Stop lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2019

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2018

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 6 Jan 2018

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 8 Oct 2016

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2016

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2015

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Oct 2015

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2014

Chain guard missing

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear light assembly may not confirm to the road traffic act

Fail 20 Sep 2014

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Chain guard missing

Rear light assembly may not confirm to the road traffic act

Fail 14 Sep 2013 20 miles

Chain guard missing

Rear light may not conform to road traffic act

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 20 miles

Chain guard missing

Rear light may not conform to road traffic act

Pass 15 Sep 2012 5 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

no indicator tell tail fitted but indicators clearly visible when seated

seat cowl fitted and no rear pegs fitted.

Pass 17 Sep 2011 33 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 21 Sep 2010 18,593 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 18,210 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 17,433 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 13,977 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 13,469 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 12,156 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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KE51 GXG is a 2001 Honda CB600 Hornet in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KE51 GXG, 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 KE51 GXG registered?

KE51 GXG is a 2001 Honda CB600 Hornet, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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