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RX51 HWH

2001 Honda CB600 Hornet

Yellow Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

22,607 mi
Last recorded22,607 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Honda CB600 Hornet18,552 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 HWH
MakeHonda
ModelCB600 Hornet
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 22,607 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 16,305 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2025 16,305 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 11,113 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2024 11,113 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2023 8,172 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 7,953 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 May 2022 7,922 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 13 May 2021 7,749 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 7,522 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 7,382 miles

front pads getting low.

Fail 24 May 2019 7,382 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Front tyre showing signs of cracking in tread and is getting a close to limit

Rear tyre showing signs of cracking in treads

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

Pass 17 May 2016 7,340 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

front tyre left sidewall slightly cracked,recommend replacement

Fail 13 May 2016 7,340 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation rubber perished,cracked and split (4.1.2c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

front tyre left sidewall slightly cracked,recommend replacement

Pass 28 Jul 2014 6,923 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 6,852 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 6,397 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

clutch lever has quite some play, recommend adjusting cable

Pass 1 Oct 2008 6,158 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2007 5,265 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 4,452 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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RX51 HWH is a 2001 Honda CB600 Hornet in Yellow with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 RX51 HWH, 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.

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What year was RX51 HWH registered?

RX51 HWH is a 2001 Honda CB600 Hornet, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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