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R247 PRH

1998 Honda CB600 Hornet

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

29,200 mi
Last recorded29,200 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda CB600 Hornet23,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR247 PRH
MakeHonda
ModelCB600 Hornet
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 29,200 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 25,540 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2024 25,540 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 21,163 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 17,148 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2021 13,734 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 12,591 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 12,224 miles
Fail 19 May 2018 12,224 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 11,669 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 11,561 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 11,349 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 10,609 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 9,886 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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R247 PRH is a 1998 Honda CB600 Hornet in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R247 PRH, 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 R247 PRH registered?

R247 PRH is a 1998 Honda CB600 Hornet, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R247 PRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R247 PRH shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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