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R239 JGA

1998 Honda CB600 Hornet

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

81,996 mi
Last recorded81,996 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2023
Typical for 1998 Honda CB600 Hornet23,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR239 JGA
MakeHonda
ModelCB600 Hornet
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2023 81,996 miles

Central Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Central Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Central Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 81,870 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 81,862 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Central Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Central exhaust hanger missing cable ties

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 81,711 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 81,537 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 81,461 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 81,328 miles

Central Front Lower Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 26 Aug 2017 81,328 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies When Front Brake Lever Is Pulled In The Rear Stop Lamp does not illuminate. (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 80,992 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 80,868 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 80,743 miles

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Fail 8 Sep 2014 80,739 miles

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

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 75,856 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 70,685 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 64,692 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 58,036 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 50,927 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 44,403 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 37,529 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 30,244 miles

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

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

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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R239 JGA is a 1998 Honda CB600 Hornet in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R239 JGA, 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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R239 JGA is a 1998 Honda CB600 Hornet, first registered on 3 April 1998.

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