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R125 ENT

1998 Honda CB600 Hornet

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

44,862 mi
Last recorded44,862 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda CB600 Hornet23,582 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR125 ENT
MakeHonda
ModelCB600 Hornet
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2025 44,862 miles

Exhaust slightly loose Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2023 39,255 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2023 39,255 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 33,671 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 33,671 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2013 33,560 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 33,519 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 33,136 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 32,395 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 30,270 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 30,270 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 27,009 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 24,997 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2006 21,333 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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R125 ENT is a 1998 Honda CB600 Hornet in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R125 ENT, 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 R125 ENT registered?

R125 ENT is a 1998 Honda CB600 Hornet, first registered on 7 May 1998.

Is R125 ENT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R125 ENT shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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