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R231 MWY

1998 Honda CB600 Hornet

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

41,962 mi
Last recorded41,962 miles
Recorded on25 May 2019
Typical for 1998 Honda CB600 Hornet23,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR231 MWY
MakeHonda
ModelCB600 Hornet
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 May 2019 41,962 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 41,790 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 41,725 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 41,332 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Fail 16 Apr 2016 41,332 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2015 41,167 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly chaffed (3.2.B2a)

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

Fail 25 Apr 2015 41,167 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly chaffed (3.2.B2a)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 38,966 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 36,591 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 33,290 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 2 May 2012 33,290 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 28,499 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 28,497 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2010 21,167 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 21,167 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2009 19,851 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 18,298 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 18,298 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 16,886 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

both rear indicators faded

Pass 12 May 2006 16,031 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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R231 MWY is a 1998 Honda CB600 Hornet in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R231 MWY, 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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R231 MWY is a 1998 Honda CB600 Hornet, first registered on 9 July 1998.

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