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W249 ULU

2000 Honda CB600 Hornet

Yellow Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

21,610 mi
Last recorded21,610 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Honda CB600 Hornet21,079 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW249 ULU
MakeHonda
ModelCB600 Hornet
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 21,610 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 21,176 miles

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

Front Fuel pipe slightly loose fuel tap hose lose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 8 Jun 2024 21,171 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Fuel pipe slightly loose fuel tap hose lose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Lower Exhaust slightly loose lower bolt not secure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2022 20,912 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2022 20,878 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit front tyre 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2021 20,457 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 20,365 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 20,348 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Aug 2019 20,332 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 19,144 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 18,992 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 18,770 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 17,994 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 17,403 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 16,791 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 16,181 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 14,435 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 12,579 miles

Nearside Front Lower Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Offside Front Lower Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 12,455 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2005 11,505 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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W249 ULU is a 2000 Honda CB600 Hornet in Yellow with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2000 Honda CB600 Hornet models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 21,079 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 W249 ULU, 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 26 years old, this Honda CB600 Hornet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W249 ULU is a 2000 Honda CB600 Hornet, first registered on 23 May 2000.

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