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Honda CB600 Hornet

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 599 cc

R481 HGCMOT history

R481 HGC is a blue petrol Honda CB600 Hornet first used on 20 Mar 1998. Its MOT expired on 15 Apr 2025 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 40,956 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Apr 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Apr 2025
Mileage
40,956 mi
At MOT on 16 Apr 2024
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
864 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R481 HGC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
CB600 Hornet
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
599 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
20 Mar 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
16 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

R481 HGC was last recorded at 40,956 miles on 16 Apr 2024, 102 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
40,854 miles · 10 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
102 miles
Average per year
864 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 40,956 miles
  • 2022 – 39,843 miles
  • 2021 – 39,731 miles
  • 2017 – 38,482 miles
  • 2015 – 37,659 miles
  • 2014 – 36,489 miles
  • 2013 – 36,360 miles
  • 2012 – 35,081 miles
  • 2010 – 35,041 miles
  • 2009 – 31,712 miles
  • 2008 – 27,697 miles
  • 2006 – 25,677 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass40,956 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Small crack in exhaust near mounting bracket (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisorySteering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 11 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass40,956 miles (+102)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    40,956 miles
    Test number
    105543333698
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Small crack in exhaust near mounting bracket (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

  2. Fail40,854 miles (+1,011)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,854 miles
    Test number
    697024339326
    • MajorFront Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
    • MajorRear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass39,843 miles (+112)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    39,843 miles
    Test number
    312704805596
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

  4. Pass39,731 miles (+1,249)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    39,731 miles
    Test number
    324469552316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass38,482 miles (+823)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2018
    Odometer
    38,482 miles
    Test number
    993664607974
    • AdvisoryFront tyre on limit

  6. Pass37,659 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    37,659 miles
    Test number
    978691585129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail37,619 miles (+1,130)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,619 miles
    Test number
    836026175158
    • FailureFront Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

  8. Pass36,489 miles (+129)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    36,489 miles
    Test number
    915876574156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail36,360 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,360 miles
    Test number
    729344953170
    • Repaired at testFront Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

  10. Pass36,360 miles (+1,279)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    36,360 miles
    Test number
    956084853161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass35,081 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2013
    Odometer
    35,081 miles
    Test number
    265105322422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass35,041 miles (+3,329)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2011
    Odometer
    35,041 miles
    Test number
    201752940174
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

  13. Pass31,712 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2010
    Odometer
    31,712 miles
    Test number
    111419049112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail31,712 miles (+4,015)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,712 miles
    Test number
    412609149109
    • Repaired at testFront Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

  15. Pass27,697 miles (+2,020)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    27,697 miles
    Test number
    590524458024
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
    • AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

  16. Pass25,677 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    25,677 miles
    Test number
    721158846217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail25,671 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,671 miles
    Test number
    461973626299
    • FailureExhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Questions about R481 HGC

Does R481 HGC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R481 HGC expired on 15 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R481 HGC?
The MOT on R481 HGC expired on 15 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R481 HGC done?
R481 HGC was recorded at 40,956 miles at its MOT on 16 Apr 2024, an average of 864 miles a year.
Has R481 HGC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R481 HGC has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on R481 HGC ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on R481 HGC find?
R481 HGC passed its latest MOT on 16 Apr 2024 with 2 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small crack in exhaust near mounting bracket; steering headbearing has slight free play.

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