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S543 BAA

1999 Honda CB600 Hornet

Yellow Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

39,079 mi
Last recorded39,079 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Honda CB600 Hornet22,402 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS543 BAA
MakeHonda
ModelCB600 Hornet
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 39,079 miles

Offside Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 May 2025 38,227 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2024 37,844 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 37,100 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

mirror loose

Pass 21 Jun 2022 36,656 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 36,016 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 35,098 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 34,973 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 34,367 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Very close to legal limit (4.1.3(i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 33,986 miles

Drive belt slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 33,164 miles

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 3 Jun 2013 31,067 miles

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

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

chain unevenly worn

only one of two rear sidelights operating

Fail 29 May 2012 29,300 miles

Centre Front Lower Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Lower Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 29 May 2012 29,300 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 25,316 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 23,614 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 21,542 miles

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 19,005 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 19,004 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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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S543 BAA is a 1999 Honda CB600 Hornet in Yellow with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 S543 BAA, 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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S543 BAA is a 1999 Honda CB600 Hornet, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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