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R233 KAB

1998 Honda CB600 Hornet

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

36,310 mi
Last recorded36,310 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2022
Typical for 1998 Honda CB600 Hornet23,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR233 KAB
MakeHonda
ModelCB600 Hornet
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2022 36,310 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 35,873 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 35,452 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 34,796 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 333,940 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 333,940 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

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))

Pass 16 Apr 2016 32,939 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2016 32,939 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 30,301 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 28,781 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 27,554 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 25,699 miles

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

Nearside Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 21 Feb 2009 25,699 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Nearside Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 22,946 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 20,479 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 18,630 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2006 18,626 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

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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R233 KAB is a 1998 Honda CB600 Hornet in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 R233 KAB, 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 R233 KAB registered?

R233 KAB is a 1998 Honda CB600 Hornet, first registered on 4 April 1998.

Is R233 KAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R233 KAB shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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