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R224 KWO

1998 Honda CB600 Hornet

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

18,555 mi
Last recorded18,555 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2024
Typical for 1998 Honda CB600 Hornet23,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR224 KWO
MakeHonda
ModelCB600 Hornet
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2024 18,555 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 17,069 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 16,545 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 14,383 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 13,908 miles

Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 13,877 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 13,873 miles

Central Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Nearside Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 21 May 2015 13,027 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

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

Fail 8 May 2015 13,021 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 11,670 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 9,549 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 9,043 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 8,326 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 8,326 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

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

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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R224 KWO is a 1998 Honda CB600 Hornet in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R224 KWO, 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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R224 KWO is a 1998 Honda CB600 Hornet, first registered on 16 April 1998.

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