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X408 HLL

2000 Honda CB600 Hornet

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,560 mi
Last recorded62,560 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Honda CB600 Hornet21,079 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX408 HLL
MakeHonda
ModelCB600 Hornet
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 62,560 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 62,523 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 61,750 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 59,552 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 58,411 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 57,638 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 53,541 miles

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

Nearside Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey gasket (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear rear footrests worn

Fail 10 Apr 2018 53,541 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey gasket (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear rear footrests worn

Pass 29 Mar 2017 47,422 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 28 Mar 2017 47,422 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 10,951 miles

Front Front position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 10,951 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies front brake like switch (1.3.1a)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Front Front position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 36,983 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 36,197 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 36,197 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2012 34,356 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 32,380 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 32,373 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 26 May 2010 29,460 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 26,566 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Pass 6 May 2008 26,131 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2008 26,033 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 18,849 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 24 Dec 2005 16,384 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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X408 HLL is a 2000 Honda CB600 Hornet in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X408 HLL, 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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X408 HLL is a 2000 Honda CB600 Hornet, first registered on 3 November 2000.

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