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S317 KLR

1999 Honda CB600 Hornet

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

33,666 mi
Last recorded33,666 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 1999 Honda CB600 Hornet22,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS317 KLR
MakeHonda
ModelCB600 Hornet
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 33,666 miles
Fail 20 May 2025 33,651 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2024 33,094 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 31,791 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 30,975 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 30,210 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 29,702 miles

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

Nearside Front NS switchgear has minor play

Pass 1 Oct 2018 29,436 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 29,430 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 28,077 miles

Offside Lower Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 24,836 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey leaking at header pipes (7.1.1b)

Fail 18 Oct 2016 24,836 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

rear wheel spacers inverted

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey leaking at header pipes (7.1.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 23,409 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 23,207 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 22,871 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 22,411 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 20,849 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 17,862 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 14,632 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 13,151 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 16 May 2007 12,061 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 10,575 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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S317 KLR is a 1999 Honda CB600 Hornet in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 1999 Honda CB600 Hornet models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 22,402 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 S317 KLR, 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 27 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 S317 KLR registered?

S317 KLR is a 1999 Honda CB600 Hornet, first registered on 3 February 1999.

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