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RK51 HYW

2001 Honda CB600 Hornet

Yellow Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,222 mi
Last recorded38,222 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2008
Typical for 2001 Honda CB600 Hornet18,552 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK51 HYW
MakeHonda
ModelCB600 Hornet
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2008 38,222 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 36,833 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 36,793 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 8 Apr 2006 35,469 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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RK51 HYW is a 2001 Honda CB600 Hornet in Yellow with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 Honda CB600 Hornet models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 18,552 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 RK51 HYW, 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 25 years old, this Honda CB600 Hornet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RK51 HYW?

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What year was RK51 HYW registered?

RK51 HYW is a 2001 Honda CB600 Hornet, first registered on 21 December 2001.

Is RK51 HYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK51 HYW shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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