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PO51 BWA

2001 Honda CB600 Hornet

Yellow Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

16,810 mi
Last recorded16,810 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Honda CB600 Hornet18,552 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO51 BWA
MakeHonda
ModelCB600 Hornet
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 16,810 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 16,153 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 15,733 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 15,364 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 14,922 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 14,589 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 14,372 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 14,143 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 13,797 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 13,442 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 13,218 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 12,809 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 12,494 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 12,182 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 12,182 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 11,506 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 11,154 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 10,972 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 10,536 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 10,265 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 10,058 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 9,154 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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PO51 BWA is a 2001 Honda CB600 Hornet in Yellow with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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