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S670 SNB

1998 Honda CB600 Hornet

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

43,411 mi
Last recorded43,411 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda CB600 Hornet23,582 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS670 SNB
MakeHonda
ModelCB600 Hornet
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 43,411 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2025 43,411 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2024 43,110 miles

Central Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2022 41,242 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SAS system correded through (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Jun 2022 41,242 miles

Front Upper Shock absorber insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SAS system correded through (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 37,338 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Footpeg rubber worn

Fail 13 Nov 2020 37,338 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Footpeg rubber worn

Pass 16 May 2019 32,796 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 11 May 2019 32,785 miles

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 28,837 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 15 May 2018 28,837 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 9 May 2017 26,725 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 25,965 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 24,683 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2015 24,683 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 23,873 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 22,326 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 21,855 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 21,482 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 20,010 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 18,080 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 17,338 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 16,994 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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S670 SNB is a 1998 Honda CB600 Hornet in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 1998 Honda CB600 Hornet models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 23,582 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 S670 SNB, 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 28 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 S670 SNB registered?

S670 SNB is a 1998 Honda CB600 Hornet, first registered on 17 August 1998.

Is S670 SNB safe to buy?

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