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PO51 BVS

2001 Honda CB600 Hornet

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

3,595 mi
Last recorded3,595 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 2001 Honda CB600 Hornet18,552 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO51 BVS
MakeHonda
ModelCB600 Hornet
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2023 3,595 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

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

Front Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Oct 2023 3,595 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust corroded

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

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

Front Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 75 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 35,804 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 35,392 miles

Front pads getting low

loud can

Fail 3 Jun 2016 35,391 miles

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

Front pads getting low

loud can

Pass 22 May 2015 348,087 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 348,087 miles

Front Clutch lever shortened so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 24,478 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 14 Apr 2014 24,274 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 20,836 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 20,342 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 17,186 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 17,186 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 15,866 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 12,661 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 43 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005 43 miles

Nearside Front Upper Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

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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PO51 BVS is a 2001 Honda CB600 Hornet in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PO51 BVS, 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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PO51 BVS is a 2001 Honda CB600 Hornet, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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