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R408 MYG

1998 Honda CB600 Hornet

White Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

54,570 mi
Last recorded54,570 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2023
Typical for 1998 Honda CB600 Hornet23,582 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR408 MYG
MakeHonda
ModelCB600 Hornet
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2023 54,570 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has a 25mm cut in tyre but not showing cord (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Apr 2022 53,076 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute when engine is revved (4.4.4 (a))

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2021 51,755 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

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

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

Offside Front one mudguard bolt loose

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Fail 14 Jul 2020 51,428 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 50,983 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Footrest slightly loose worn pivots (6.2.12 (a))

Nearside Front indicator not working when 1st tested

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2019 50,983 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Footrest slightly loose worn pivots (6.2.12 (a))

Nearside Front indicator not working when 1st tested

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 50,903 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2016 18,894 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 May 2015 48,021 miles

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

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

Fail 12 May 2015 48,021 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Fail 5 Jun 2014 44,970 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 44,970 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 41,214 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

front nearside footrest getting worn

Fail 5 Jun 2013 41,214 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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

Offside Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

front nearside footrest getting worn

Fail 6 Jun 2012 38,624 miles

Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 38,624 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 21 May 2011 38,132 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 36,979 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 33,751 miles

slincer may attract police attention

Pass 17 May 2008 30,137 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2007 26,681 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 24,822 miles

Rear Gradient brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.D1d)

Pass 28 May 2005 22,915 miles

Nearside Front 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
Full Honda CB600 Hornet reliability report

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R408 MYG is a 1998 Honda CB600 Hornet in White with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 R408 MYG, 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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R408 MYG is a 1998 Honda CB600 Hornet, first registered on 31 May 1998.

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