Honda CB600 Hornet MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

5.4 points below the fleet average of 86.5%. The examples tested do not cover a wide enough spread of ages and mileages to compare fairly against the rest of the fleet, so no rank is claimed; the failure record below stands on its own.

DVSA recorded wording

Most common failure items

Share of failed Honda CB600 Hornet tests in which each item was recorded. One failed test often lists several, so these do not sum to 100%.

1. 1.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely26.5%

   18 occurrences

2. 2.Projected beam image is obviously incorrect14.7%

   10 occurrences

3. 3.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements13.2%

   9 occurrences

4. 4.A footrest missing or insecure8.8%

   6 occurrences

5. 5.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely8.8%

   6 occurrences

6. 6.Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements7.4%

   5 occurrences

7. 7.A lamp missing or inoperative7.4%

   5 occurrences

8. 8.A stop lamp(s) does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls or remains on when the brakes are released7.4%

   5 occurrences

9. 9.Lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements7.4%

   5 occurrences

10. 10.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn5.9%

    4 occurrences

11. 11.Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake5.9%

    4 occurrences

12. 12.The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements5.9%

    4 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Honda CB600 Hornet tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted7.7%

   50 tests

2. 2.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements6.5%

   42 tests

3. 3.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely5.4%

   35 tests

4. 4.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm4.9%

   32 tests

5. 5.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn3.9%

   25 tests

6. 6.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution3.4%

   22 tests

7. 7.Chain guard missing2.9%

   19 tests

8. 8.Brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured2.5%

   16 tests

What gets tested

The CB600 Hornet fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

30,786

Test classes

class 2: 647

Compare within the range

Other Honda motorcycles

• Honda CBR85.7%
• Honda CB89.8%
• Honda WW85.1%
• Honda CBF82.5%
• Honda CRF91.3%
• Honda NC92.5%
• All Honda motorcycles

Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a Honda CB600 Hornet?

81.1% unadjusted, from 647 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Honda CB600 Hornet fail its MOT on?

"A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely" is recorded in 26.5% of failed Honda CB600 Hornet tests, followed by "Projected beam image is obviously incorrect" (14.7%). One failed test often lists several items.

What mileage does a Honda CB600 Hornet usually have at its MOT?

30,786 miles on average across every age tested, so a description of the fleet rather than an annual figure. Motorcycle mileages are low and vary enormously with use; a commuter bike and a weekend bike of the same age can differ by a factor of ten.