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R633 GDL

1998 Honda CB600 Hornet

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

36,232 mi
Last recorded36,232 miles
Recorded on1 May 2020
Typical for 1998 Honda CB600 Hornet23,582 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR633 GDL
MakeHonda
ModelCB600 Hornet
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2020 36,232 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2020 36,232 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 32,371 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Fail 23 Aug 2018 32,371 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 28,657 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 28,653 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey secondary air tubes (7.1.1b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Rear Nail in tyre ()

exhaust mounting clamps in poor cndition

Pass 12 Sep 2015 27,069 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 25,324 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2014 25,324 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2013 24,390 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 23,390 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 21,650 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 19,722 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 19,718 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 16,786 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 16,767 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2006 16,678 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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R633 GDL is a 1998 Honda CB600 Hornet in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R633 GDL, 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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R633 GDL is a 1998 Honda CB600 Hornet, first registered on 4 April 1998.

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