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R290 FEH

1998 Honda CB600 Hornet

Orange Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

24,475 mi
Last recorded24,475 miles
Recorded on7 May 2021
Typical for 1998 Honda CB600 Hornet23,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR290 FEH
MakeHonda
ModelCB600 Hornet
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2021 24,475 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Rear Tyre TD=1.6 mm Advise to replace ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2020 24,332 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2020 24,332 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 23,585 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 23,127 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 21,737 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 21,757 miles

Horn missing (1.7.1)

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

Pass 30 May 2015 16,357 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 16,357 miles

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2014 16,085 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 16,068 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 160,002 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 15,972 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 15,790 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 15,543 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 14,987 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 28 Oct 2008 14,987 miles

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

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 24 Nov 2007 13,932 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 13,160 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

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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R290 FEH is a 1998 Honda CB600 Hornet in Orange with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 R290 FEH, 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 R290 FEH registered?

R290 FEH is a 1998 Honda CB600 Hornet, first registered on 1 June 1998.

Is R290 FEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R290 FEH shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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