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Honda CB600 Hornet

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 599 cc

S89 VJWMOT history

S89 VJW is a blue petrol Honda CB600 Hornet first used on 19 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 1 Jun 2022 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 7,002 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Apr 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Jun 2022
Mileage
7,002 km
At MOT on 30 Apr 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
S89 VJW
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
19 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Jun 2022
Latest MOT test
30 Apr 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

S89 VJW was last recorded at 7,002 km on 30 Apr 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Jan 2018: 9 miles, lower than 27,861 miles on 6 May 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 7,002 km

What the latest MOT found

Fail7,002 km
  • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • MajorFront Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort warped front brake disc (1.2.1 (e))
  • MajorFront Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
  • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect Headlight beam pattern scattered (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
  • MajorRear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Chain guard missing
  • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

What MOT failures mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Tell tale not fitted but indicators can be seen working by rider

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

14 tests since 2 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail7,002 km1 dangerous6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,002 km
    Test number
    863105555309
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort warped front brake disc (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorFront Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect Headlight beam pattern scattered (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
    • MajorRear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Chain guard missing
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass1,272 miles (+151)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    1,272 miles
    Test number
    986615332698

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass1,121 miles (+306)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    1,121 miles
    Test number
    289870078382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass815 miles (+806)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    815 miles
    Test number
    157773580791

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass9 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    9 miles
    Test number
    976853027700

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail9 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9 miles
    Test number
    572305512736
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.6.B.1)
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.6)

  7. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    744892901943
    • AdvisoryTell tale not fitted but indicators can be seen working by rider

  8. FailMileage not read7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    245138204971
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)
    • FailureHeadlamp insecure (1.2.3b)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.7.3a)
    • FailureIndicator switch insecure (1.5.4)
    • FailurePosition lamp switch insecure (1.1.4b)
    • FailureRoller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
    • FailureThrottle operating incorrectly throttle sticks (6.2.1f)
    • AdvisoryTell tale not fitted but indicators can be seen working by rider

  9. Pass27,861 miles (+2,094)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2016
    Odometer
    27,861 miles
    Test number
    939436425100
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

  10. Pass25,767 miles (+3,057)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    25,767 miles
    Test number
    195992594023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass22,710 miles (+2,059)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    22,710 miles
    Test number
    859819903127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass20,651 miles (+2,143)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    20,651 miles
    Test number
    675120451270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass18,508 miles (+947)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    18,508 miles
    Test number
    784341850251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass17,561 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    17,561 miles
    Test number
    282035849276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S89 VJW

Does S89 VJW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S89 VJW expired on 1 Jun 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S89 VJW?
The MOT on S89 VJW expired on 1 Jun 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S89 VJW done?
S89 VJW was recorded at 7,002 km at its MOT on 30 Apr 2026.
Has S89 VJW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S89 VJW has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on S89 VJW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Jan 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S89 VJW find?
S89 VJW failed its latest MOT on 30 Apr 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 6 major defects and 3 advisories: rear tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm; front brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort warped front brake disc; front headlamp light intensity severely reduced, and 7 more.

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