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S668 VKM

1999 Honda CB600 Hornet

Yellow Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

74,178 mi
Last recorded74,178 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Honda CB600 Hornet22,402 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS668 VKM
MakeHonda
ModelCB600 Hornet
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 74,178 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 73,658 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2024 72,336 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2023 71,528 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 71,259 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 71,259 miles

Headlamp aim not tested No discernible beam pattern to read (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 70,521 miles

Offside Rear Offside rear lamp flickers

Pass 10 Aug 2017 69,509 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2017 69,489 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.6.B.1)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 68,593 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 68,593 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 67,968 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 64,943 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Rear suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 58,566 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 55,250 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 55,250 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 10 May 2011 53,848 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 8 May 2010 53,285 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 53,285 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

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

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt missing (2.1.1a)

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 51,824 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2008 51,824 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 48,761 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 37,135 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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S668 VKM is a 1999 Honda CB600 Hornet in Yellow with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 S668 VKM, 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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S668 VKM is a 1999 Honda CB600 Hornet, first registered on 5 February 1999.

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