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NL02 OBD

2002 Honda CB600 Hornet

Yellow Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,081 mi
Last recorded55,081 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Honda CB600 Hornet14,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL02 OBD
MakeHonda
ModelCB600 Hornet
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 55,081 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 54,741 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 54,588 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 54,493 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 54,352 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 54,352 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2018 52,861 miles

steering movement slightly tight wheel raised

Pass 8 Jul 2017 51,955 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 51,074 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 47,493 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 27 May 2014 44,440 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 28 May 2013 41,581 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2012 28,924 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 34,271 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 30,984 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 30,984 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 26,299 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 26,299 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 30 May 2006 25,847 miles

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

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

rear caliper binding.

Fail 30 May 2006 25,847 miles

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

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

rear caliper binding.

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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NL02 OBD is a 2002 Honda CB600 Hornet in Yellow with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2002 Honda CB600 Hornet models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 14,970 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 NL02 OBD, 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 24 years old, this Honda CB600 Hornet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NL02 OBD is a 2002 Honda CB600 Hornet, first registered on 25 March 2002.

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