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R31 ALA

1998 Honda CB600 Hornet

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

49,317 mi
Last recorded49,317 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda CB600 Hornet23,582 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR31 ALA
MakeHonda
ModelCB600 Hornet
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 49,317 miles

Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 47,294 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 45,234 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 44,651 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 43,733 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2018 39,598 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Front Tyre has low tread in parts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 33,083 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 31,741 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 31,741 miles

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Oct 2014 30,061 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 30,061 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 28,828 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 28,828 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Fail 12 Sep 2012 28,256 miles

Exhaust has part of the system missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 28,256 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2011 27,441 miles

Exhaust has part of the system missing (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 27,441 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2010 26,785 miles

Exhaust has part of the system missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 26,785 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 22,202 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 22,202 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 21,122 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 21,122 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 20,272 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 20,272 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 18,829 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 18,829 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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R31 ALA is a 1998 Honda CB600 Hornet in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 R31 ALA, 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 R31 ALA registered?

R31 ALA is a 1998 Honda CB600 Hornet, first registered on 3 June 1998.

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