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S646 MGB

1999 Honda CB600 Hornet

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

26,877 mi
Last recorded26,877 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Honda CB600 Hornet22,402 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS646 MGB
MakeHonda
ModelCB600 Hornet
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 26,877 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 26,852 miles

Central Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Slight notchy feel in steering bearing when checked with the front wheel raised off the ground. (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2023 26,794 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Steering bearing has a slight notchy feel when checked with the front wheel raised off the ground. (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Pass 28 May 2022 26,672 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 26,489 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 25,984 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 25,982 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 25,782 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 25,775 miles

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

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 25,450 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 25,266 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 24,699 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 24,627 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 24,623 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 24,506 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 24,063 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 22,050 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 22,050 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 22,021 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 17,218 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 16,943 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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S646 MGB is a 1999 Honda CB600 Hornet in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 S646 MGB, 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 S646 MGB registered?

S646 MGB is a 1999 Honda CB600 Hornet, first registered on 15 January 1999.

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