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W274 SNH

2000 Honda CB600 Hornet

Yellow Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

59,698 mi
Last recorded59,698 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Honda CB600 Hornet21,079 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW274 SNH
MakeHonda
ModelCB600 Hornet
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Jul 2025 59,698 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect Front forks have no movement at all(possibly over filled with oil) (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Engine mounting/bracket bracket missing Spacer between bracket and engine missing (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Radiator insecure and making contact with forks on lock to lock

Pass 28 Mar 2024 55,281 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 50,310 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 48,541 miles

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

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

Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 47,763 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 45,737 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 43,179 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 39,511 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 37,324 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 36,702 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 36,081 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 6 Aug 2014 36,081 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 32,030 miles

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Fail 6 Jul 2013 32,809 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2012 31,250 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 30,820 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 30,200 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 29,857 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 29,857 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 29,784 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 29,095 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 25,852 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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W274 SNH is a 2000 Honda CB600 Hornet in Yellow with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 W274 SNH, 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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What year was W274 SNH registered?

W274 SNH is a 2000 Honda CB600 Hornet, first registered on 11 April 2000.

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