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L26 LDB

1999 Honda CB600 Hornet

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

14,874 mi
Last recorded14,874 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Honda CB600 Hornet22,402 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL26 LDB
MakeHonda
ModelCB600 Hornet
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 14,874 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 14,562 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2024 13,898 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 12,886 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 16 May 2023 12,886 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 May 2022 12,419 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 11,693 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 11,683 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2020 11,683 miles

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

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

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 30 Aug 2014 9,293 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 9,001 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 8,705 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 8,697 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2011 8,697 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 8,384 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 8,384 miles

Fuel cap does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.2b)

Fail 26 May 2009 7,727 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Pass 26 May 2009 7,727 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 7,667 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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L26 LDB is a 1999 Honda CB600 Hornet in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1999 Honda CB600 Hornet models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 22,402 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 L26 LDB, 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 27 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 L26 LDB registered?

L26 LDB is a 1999 Honda CB600 Hornet, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is L26 LDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L26 LDB shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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