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R193 WAM

1998 Honda CB600 Hornet

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

78,795 mi
Last recorded78,795 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 1998 Honda CB600 Hornet23,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR193 WAM
MakeHonda
ModelCB600 Hornet
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2019 78,795 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 78,410 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 69,303 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 69,257 miles

Drive chain excessively loose adjusting nuts (6.2.1d)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 66,306 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 65,259 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 65,257 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2012 64,745 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 63,169 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 61,761 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

One small mirror fitted to offside, no mirror on nearside

Play in gear lever bushes, excessive play in gear link arm ball joints

Rear end modified, limited rear mud guard

Slight oil leak from clutch cover

Pass 25 Aug 2009 59,260 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 53,552 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 53,510 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 47,417 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 41,036 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2005 34,869 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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R193 WAM is a 1998 Honda CB600 Hornet in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1998 Honda CB600 Hornet models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 23,582 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 R193 WAM, 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 28 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 R193 WAM registered?

R193 WAM is a 1998 Honda CB600 Hornet, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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