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NK51 HKZ

2001 Honda CB600 Hornet

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,110 mi
Last recorded42,110 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Honda CB600 Hornet18,552 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK51 HKZ
MakeHonda
ModelCB600 Hornet
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 42,110 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 39,605 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2024 39,605 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 38,112 miles

Drive chain slightly tight has slight tight spot on chain (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 35,864 miles

Rear Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 34,232 miles

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

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

Front Brake fluid below minimum mark may need changing (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 33,000 miles

Front brake fluid looks old

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

Pass 15 May 2019 27,833 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2018 22,734 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 19,167 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 15,609 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 13,556 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 11,612 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 11,612 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 7,943 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 7,634 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 7,634 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 7,150 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2011 7,150 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 6,036 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 5,155 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 4,771 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 4,771 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 30 Jun 2007 4,463 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 3,941 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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NK51 HKZ is a 2001 Honda CB600 Hornet in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NK51 HKZ, 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 NK51 HKZ registered?

NK51 HKZ is a 2001 Honda CB600 Hornet, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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