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R226 CLS

1998 Honda CB600 Hornet

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

39,659 mi
Last recorded39,659 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda CB600 Hornet23,582 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR226 CLS
MakeHonda
ModelCB600 Hornet
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 3 Apr 2026 39,659 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 38,494 miles

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2024 37,480 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 37,376 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 37,160 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 37,131 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 36,804 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 36,179 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 30,148 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 27,300 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 21,758 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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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R226 CLS is a 1998 Honda CB600 Hornet in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R226 CLS, 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 R226 CLS registered?

R226 CLS is a 1998 Honda CB600 Hornet, first registered on 1 June 1998.

Is R226 CLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R226 CLS shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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