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R27 NVO

1998 Honda CB600 Hornet

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

42,893 mi
Last recorded42,893 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda CB600 Hornet23,582 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR27 NVO
MakeHonda
ModelCB600 Hornet
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 42,893 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2025 41,066 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 38,978 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 37,342 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 36,627 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 35,343 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 34,041 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 33,559 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 30,758 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 26,960 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 26,960 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 23,522 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 18,396 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 13,709 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 9,062 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 8,952 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 8,926 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 8,832 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 8,714 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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R27 NVO is a 1998 Honda CB600 Hornet in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R27 NVO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R27 NVO registered?

R27 NVO is a 1998 Honda CB600 Hornet, first registered on 4 April 1998.

Is R27 NVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R27 NVO shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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