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W509 XPP

2000 Honda CB600 Hornet

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

38,181 mi
Last recorded38,181 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Honda CB600 Hornet21,079 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW509 XPP
MakeHonda
ModelCB600 Hornet
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 38,181 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Road spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 36,983 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 35,397 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 33,412 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2019 32,434 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low to 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

front mudguard in poor condition

no. plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 3 Feb 2018 32,336 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2018 32,307 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Tyre valve stem slightly damaged slight cracking on front tyre valve stem (4.1.2c)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 31,616 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 31,497 miles

Drive chain /sprockets dry and worn

Front brake lever has slight travel

Front fork stations slightly corroded

Rear registration plate damaged

Slight frame corrosion rear section

Slight rubbing from brakes (lack of use)

Pass 15 May 2014 31,030 miles

front brake binding slightly

Fail 15 May 2014 31,030 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

front brake binding slightly

Pass 8 May 2013 28,996 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 26,751 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 25,371 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 25 Feb 2011 25,371 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 25,116 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 23,911 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2008 23,911 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 20,335 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 18,041 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 16,065 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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W509 XPP is a 2000 Honda CB600 Hornet in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2000 Honda CB600 Hornet models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 21,079 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 W509 XPP, 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 26 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 W509 XPP registered?

W509 XPP is a 2000 Honda CB600 Hornet, first registered on 1 July 2000.

Is W509 XPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for W509 XPP shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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