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R476 ALK

1998 Honda CB600 Hornet

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,054 mi
Last recorded67,054 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 Honda CB600 Hornet23,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR476 ALK
MakeHonda
ModelCB600 Hornet
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2017 67,054 miles
Fail 27 May 2017 66,968 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 65,999 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 61,475 miles

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 20 May 2014 55,928 miles

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 16 May 2013 52,898 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 52,896 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 46,590 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 46,590 miles

Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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

light switch loose but not insecure

Pass 13 Sep 2010 38,860 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 38,850 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Headlamp switch insecure (1.2.4)

Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Fail 12 Jun 2010 38,712 miles

Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 May 2009 37,869 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 36,332 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 34,535 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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R476 ALK is a 1998 Honda CB600 Hornet in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R476 ALK, 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 R476 ALK registered?

R476 ALK is a 1998 Honda CB600 Hornet, first registered on 18 June 1998.

Is R476 ALK safe to buy?

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