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R265 ULH

1998 Honda CB600 Hornet

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

6,306 mi
Last recorded6,306 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 Honda CB600 Hornet23,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR265 ULH
MakeHonda
ModelCB600 Hornet
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019 6,306 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 6,306 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 5,634 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 5,608 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2016 5,599 miles

Advise dust seals perished.

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 5,592 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 5,572 miles

Rear Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 5,524 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 5,520 miles

Nearside Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.4b)

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 5,376 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 5,251 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 5,245 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 5,145 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 5,099 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 5,063 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 4,903 miles

headlamp masks/converters fitted

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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R265 ULH is a 1998 Honda CB600 Hornet in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R265 ULH, 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 R265 ULH registered?

R265 ULH is a 1998 Honda CB600 Hornet, first registered on 9 April 1998.

Is R265 ULH safe to buy?

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