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R309 NYG

1998 Honda CB600 Hornet

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

78,406 mi
Last recorded78,406 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 1998 Honda CB600 Hornet23,582 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR309 NYG
MakeHonda
ModelCB600 Hornet
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 78,406 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 78,406 miles

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

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 77,952 miles

Exhaust noisy aftermarket silencer fitted (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 76,958 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 16 Jun 2014 75,657 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 75,657 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 75,639 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 11 Jun 2013 74,493 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Fail 31 Mar 2011 74,464 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 74,464 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 74,173 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 73,747 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 72,537 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 72,537 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 64,648 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 54,569 miles

steering headbearings knotchy

Fail 19 Oct 2005 54,569 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

steering headbearings knotchy

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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R309 NYG is a 1998 Honda CB600 Hornet in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 R309 NYG, 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 R309 NYG registered?

R309 NYG is a 1998 Honda CB600 Hornet, first registered on 3 July 1998.

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