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S318 KLR

1999 Honda CB600 Hornet

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

16,319 mi
Last recorded16,319 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2024
Typical for 1999 Honda CB600 Hornet22,402 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS318 KLR
MakeHonda
ModelCB600 Hornet
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2024 16,319 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 15,756 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 1 Nov 2023 15,756 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 15,358 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2022 15,358 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 13,884 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 13,048 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 13,039 miles

Drive chain slightly loose Rear (6.2.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 12,931 miles

Front brake binding slightly

Pass 13 Sep 2014 12,797 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 12,797 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 21 May 2013 12,734 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 12,725 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 12,725 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 11,527 miles

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

oil filter leeking

Fail 10 Apr 2010 10,593 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2010 10,593 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 9,385 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 8,974 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 7,721 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 28 Feb 2007 7,721 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 6,779 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front tyre is slightly under-inflated

handlebars are slightly out of alignment

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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S318 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 72.7%.

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 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 S318 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 S318 KLR registered?

S318 KLR is a 1999 Honda CB600 Hornet, first registered on 3 February 1999.

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