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R279 RBL

1998 Honda CB600 Hornet

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

29,531 mi
Last recorded29,531 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda CB600 Hornet23,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR279 RBL
MakeHonda
ModelCB600 Hornet
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 29,531 miles
Fail 9 May 2026 29,531 miles

Brake excessively binding Front brakes have excessive bind (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 29,477 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 4 Jul 2019 29,477 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 29,017 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 29,017 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 28,105 miles

Rear brake effort lower than expected

Fail 17 Jul 2017 28,105 miles

Offside Rear Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride chain adjuster bolts loose (6.2.1h)

Rear brake effort lower than expected

Pass 12 Jul 2016 25,161 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 25,061 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 8 May 2009 24,232 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

indicator bulbs startimg to go white..

Pass 8 May 2009 24,232 miles

indicator bulbs startimg to go white..

Pass 19 Jul 2007 23,446 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 23,430 miles

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 27 May 2006 21,605 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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R279 RBL is a 1998 Honda CB600 Hornet in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R279 RBL, 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 R279 RBL registered?

R279 RBL is a 1998 Honda CB600 Hornet, first registered on 3 June 1998.

Is R279 RBL safe to buy?

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