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T603 JGN

1999 Honda CB600 Hornet

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

44,630 mi
Last recorded44,630 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Honda CB600 Hornet22,402 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT603 JGN
MakeHonda
ModelCB600 Hornet
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 44,630 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Cush drive rubbers worn

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 31 Jan 2026 44,630 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Too small (0.1 (d))

Chain guard missing ()

Cush drive rubbers worn

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 42,661 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort 20% (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

damaged fuel tank, but not leaking

Fail 5 Jul 2024 42,661 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort 20% (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements too small (0.1 (d))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

damaged fuel tank, but not leaking

Pass 8 Jul 2023 39,032 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2023 39,032 miles

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

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 36,961 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 35,287 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 33,165 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 32,736 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 31,235 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 30,992 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 30,762 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 30,247 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 29,286 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 28,749 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 25,041 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 19,384 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 15,605 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 15,587 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Front Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

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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T603 JGN is a 1999 Honda CB600 Hornet in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1999 Honda CB600 Hornet models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 22,402 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 T603 JGN, 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 27 years old, this Honda CB600 Hornet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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T603 JGN is a 1999 Honda CB600 Hornet, first registered on 12 August 1999.

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