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R202 JYJ

1998 Honda CB600 Hornet

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2020
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

50,907 mi
Last recorded50,907 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2019
Typical for 1998 Honda CB600 Hornet23,582 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR202 JYJ
MakeHonda
ModelCB600 Hornet
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2019 50,907 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 50,879 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2015 48,951 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 48,930 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 42,417 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 40,112 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

smell of petrol about the bike but no leaks found, engine montings and head race nuts loose

Fail 19 Sep 2013 40,112 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Steering lock stop maladjusted (2.1.3)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

smell of petrol about the bike but no leaks found, engine montings and head race nuts loose

Pass 15 Mar 2006 32,765 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 32,760 miles

Centre Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

no chain guard is fitted

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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R202 JYJ is a 1998 Honda CB600 Hornet in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 R202 JYJ, 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 R202 JYJ registered?

R202 JYJ is a 1998 Honda CB600 Hornet, first registered on 20 March 1998.

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