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S877 SCL

1998 Honda CB600 Hornet

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

61,958 mi
Last recorded61,958 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda CB600 Hornet23,582 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS877 SCL
MakeHonda
ModelCB600 Hornet
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 61,958 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2025 61,859 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 56,591 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2024 56,946 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 52,337 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2023 52,327 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 47,457 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 43,223 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 38,628 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2019 31,063 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 31,007 miles

Brake pedal pivot excessively worn (1.1.1 (b))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

play in throttle operation

Pass 18 May 2018 25,103 miles

front forks starting to corrode

Pass 17 May 2017 19,945 miles

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

Rear registration plate cracked

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 7 May 2016 18,206 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 17,516 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 16,588 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2013 15,179 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 2 Sep 2011 12,684 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 12,684 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 10,940 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 10,242 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 10,097 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 9,329 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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S877 SCL 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 78.3%.

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 S877 SCL, 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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S877 SCL is a 1998 Honda CB600 Hornet, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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