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R481 HGC

1998 Honda CB600 Hornet

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

40,956 mi
Last recorded40,956 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2024
Typical for 1998 Honda CB600 Hornet23,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR481 HGC
MakeHonda
ModelCB600 Hornet
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2024 40,956 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Small crack in exhaust near mounting bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2024 40,854 miles

Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2022 39,843 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 39,731 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 38,482 miles

front tyre on limit

Pass 30 Jun 2015 37,659 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 37,619 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 36,489 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 36,360 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 36,360 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 35,081 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 35,041 miles

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

Centre Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 29 May 2009 31,712 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 31,712 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2008 27,697 miles

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

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 25,677 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 25,671 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Offside Front Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

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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R481 HGC 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 70.6%.

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 R481 HGC, 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 R481 HGC registered?

R481 HGC is a 1998 Honda CB600 Hornet, first registered on 20 March 1998.

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