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R230 ORF

1998 Honda CB600 Hornet

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

34,880 mi
Last recorded34,880 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2020
Typical for 1998 Honda CB600 Hornet23,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR230 ORF
MakeHonda
ModelCB600 Hornet
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2020 34,880 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 34,799 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 34,771 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 34,456 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 34,098 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 33,711 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 32,650 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 32,650 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 31,943 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 31,383 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 29,044 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 26,658 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 26,658 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 22,705 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 20,460 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 17,161 miles

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

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

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

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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R230 ORF 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 87.5%.

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 R230 ORF, 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 R230 ORF registered?

R230 ORF is a 1998 Honda CB600 Hornet, first registered on 27 March 1998.

Is R230 ORF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R230 ORF shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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