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R547 JKO

1998 Honda CB600 Hornet

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

45,262 mi
Last recorded45,262 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda CB600 Hornet23,582 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR547 JKO
MakeHonda
ModelCB600 Hornet
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 45,262 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2025 45,227 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

front brake cannot be applied smoothly .

Pass 26 Sep 2023 44,973 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 44,116 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 43,117 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases header pipes (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 43,015 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2018 42,803 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 42,384 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2015 41,463 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2015 41,463 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 22 Nov 2014 36,211 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 21 Dec 2013 31,222 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 27,691 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 24,257 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

cush drive rubbers have play

Pass 3 Apr 2010 23,180 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 18,771 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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R547 JKO is a 1998 Honda CB600 Hornet in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R547 JKO, 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 R547 JKO registered?

R547 JKO is a 1998 Honda CB600 Hornet, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R547 JKO safe to buy?

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