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N600 EWM

2001 Honda CB600 Hornet

Yellow Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

76,160 mi
Last recorded76,160 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Honda CB600 Hornet18,552 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN600 EWM
MakeHonda
ModelCB600 Hornet
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 76,160 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2024 76,075 miles

Central Front Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 75,704 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 75,226 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 12 Feb 2021 75,226 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Wheel spindle loose (5.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 71,600 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 31 Jan 2020 71,597 miles

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 66,537 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 61,388 miles

f discs wearing

f tyre on legal limit

reg plate condition

Fail 30 Jan 2018 61,388 miles

Front Tyre has a lump caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

reg plate condition

f discs wearing

f tyre on legal limit

Pass 3 Feb 2017 56,169 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2017 56,030 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 50,688 miles

Exhaust muffler has tape over end - suspect muffler is not for road use

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp beam pattern very dim

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

Fail 29 Jan 2016 50,674 miles

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust muffler has tape over end - suspect muffler is not for road use

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp beam pattern very dim

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 46,027 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 39,834 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust silencer has masked area - exhaust loud but not excessive

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

Registration plate cracked but still readable

Right hand switch gear loose

Pass 5 Jan 2013 35,072 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2013 35,072 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 30,906 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 24,930 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 24,930 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 20,297 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 17,041 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 12,190 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 9,157 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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N600 EWM 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 N600 EWM, 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 N600 EWM registered?

N600 EWM is a 2001 Honda CB600 Hornet, first registered on 25 June 2001.

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