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NK51 KBP

2001 Honda CB600 Hornet

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

34,284 mi
Last recorded34,284 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 Honda CB600 Hornet18,552 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK51 KBP
MakeHonda
ModelCB600 Hornet
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2021 34,284 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2021 34,284 miles

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

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 30,992 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2021 30,992 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 27,678 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 21,857 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 21,747 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 19,978 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 19,098 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 15,551 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 14,057 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 14,057 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 10,722 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2012 9,000 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2012 9,000 miles

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 7,369 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 7,369 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 6,406 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2010 6,403 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2008 6,045 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 4,774 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 3,435 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2005 3,367 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 KBP is a 2001 Honda CB600 Hornet in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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

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