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S550 LTF

1999 Honda CB600 Hornet

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

62,235 mi
Last recorded62,235 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2022
Typical for 1999 Honda CB600 Hornet22,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS550 LTF
MakeHonda
ModelCB600 Hornet
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2022 62,235 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Jun 2022 62,121 miles

All direction indicators missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel excessively distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Near wear limit. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 55,089 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 55,054 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 55,032 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 51,564 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 47,402 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 43,096 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 43,038 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2013 43,004 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2012 41,059 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 41,059 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 36,340 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 36,340 miles

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

Headlamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 35,175 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 31,613 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 27,340 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 23,310 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 20,213 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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S550 LTF is a 1999 Honda CB600 Hornet in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 S550 LTF, 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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S550 LTF is a 1999 Honda CB600 Hornet, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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