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S485 UNT

1999 Honda CB600 Hornet

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

18,202 mi
Last recorded18,202 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Honda CB600 Hornet22,402 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS485 UNT
MakeHonda
ModelCB600 Hornet
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 18,202 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 16,192 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 16,176 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 16,161 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 16,149 miles

Central Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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

Fail 2 Oct 2017 16,148 miles

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

Offside Front Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Central Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 16,139 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 16,124 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 16,081 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 16,072 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 15,977 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 15,935 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 15,255 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 15,255 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 14,890 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 14,890 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 13,562 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 13,117 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2006 13,022 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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S485 UNT is a 1999 Honda CB600 Hornet in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 S485 UNT, 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 S485 UNT registered?

S485 UNT is a 1999 Honda CB600 Hornet, first registered on 5 January 1999.

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The MOT history for S485 UNT shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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