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WK51 HGG

2002 Honda CB600 Hornet

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

21,854 mi
Last recorded21,854 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Honda CB600 Hornet14,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK51 HGG
MakeHonda
ModelCB600 Hornet
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 21,854 miles

Lights masked at time of test

Fail 7 Feb 2026 21,853 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 20,466 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2024 19,949 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 19,215 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 18,213 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured burnt by exhaust (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 18,210 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured burnt by exhaust (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 17,186 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured burnt by the exhaust (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2019 17,175 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released rear foot pedal (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured burnt by the exhaust (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

front brake fluid reservoir screw missing

Pass 10 Oct 2018 13,960 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 13,960 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2017 13,278 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 11,925 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2016 11,917 miles

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

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 9,646 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2015 9,646 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 7,715 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 5,139 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 3,702 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 2,670 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 1,562 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 212 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 209 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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WK51 HGG is a 2002 Honda CB600 Hornet in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2002 Honda CB600 Hornet models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 14,970 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 WK51 HGG, 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 24 years old, this Honda CB600 Hornet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WK51 HGG is a 2002 Honda CB600 Hornet, first registered on 11 January 2002.

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