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S983 ACT

1998 Honda CB600 Hornet

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

15,651 mi
Last recorded15,651 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda CB600 Hornet23,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS983 ACT
MakeHonda
ModelCB600 Hornet
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 15,651 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2024 15,638 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 15,627 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 15,616 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 15,503 miles
Pass 9 May 2020 15,433 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 15,170 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 May 2018 14,936 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 May 2017 14,400 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 14,213 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 13,605 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 13,161 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 12,432 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 27 Apr 2012 12,250 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 12,250 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 12,118 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))

Pass 30 Apr 2010 11,991 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))

Pass 25 Apr 2009 11,582 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 11,114 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 10,802 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 10,397 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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S983 ACT is a 1998 Honda CB600 Hornet in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 S983 ACT, 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 S983 ACT registered?

S983 ACT is a 1998 Honda CB600 Hornet, first registered on 12 December 1998.

Is S983 ACT safe to buy?

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