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R272 DCL

1998 Honda CB600 Hornet

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

9,568 mi
Last recorded9,568 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Honda CB600 Hornet23,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR272 DCL
MakeHonda
ModelCB600 Hornet
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 Apr 2013 9,568 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 9,568 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 8,685 miles

Chain guard missing

Fail 3 Aug 2010 8,478 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 8,478 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 7,539 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 6,805 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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R272 DCL is a 1998 Honda CB600 Hornet in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R272 DCL, 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 R272 DCL registered?

R272 DCL is a 1998 Honda CB600 Hornet, first registered on 15 April 1998.

Is R272 DCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R272 DCL shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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