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R293 PDP

1998 Honda CB600 Hornet

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

39,476 mi
Last recorded39,476 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda CB600 Hornet23,582 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR293 PDP
MakeHonda
ModelCB600 Hornet
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 39,476 miles
Fail 27 May 2025 39,476 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 28 May 2024 38,052 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 28 May 2024 38,052 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 37,910 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 37,131 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 36,948 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

nearside bar grip needs glue

throttle grip loose on handle bars

Fail 15 Apr 2016 36,942 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

nearside bar grip needs glue

throttle grip loose on handle bars

Pass 25 Apr 2015 35,254 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 29,240 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 28,422 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 27,473 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 24,283 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 24,283 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 22,642 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 18,121 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 14,627 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 14,303 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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R293 PDP is a 1998 Honda CB600 Hornet in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R293 PDP, 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 R293 PDP registered?

R293 PDP is a 1998 Honda CB600 Hornet, first registered on 28 April 1998.

Is R293 PDP safe to buy?

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