Data as of: DVSA MOT results to 2025
MV Agusta Brutale vs Honda CB600 Hornet
The MV Agusta Brutale passes its MOT first time more often than the Honda CB600 Hornet: 86.8% vs 78.6%, a 8.2-point lead.
MOT reliability, side by side
| Metric | MV Agusta Brutale | Honda CB600 Hornet |
|---|---|---|
| First-time pass rate | 86.8% | 78.6% |
| Outright fail rate | 7.1% | 12.2% |
| Vs comparable bikes (age & mileage adjusted) | -1.7 pts | -4.8 pts |
| Engine size | 798cc | 599cc |
| Rank among all models | #1962 of 5428 | #3832 of 5428 |
| Median miles at test | 5,396 | 20,837 |
| MOT tests analysed | 3,624 | 26,392 |
| Most common failure | lamps and reflectors | lighting and signalling |
First-time outcomes on normal tests, 2005–2025. "Most common failure" is the component group with the most recorded defects on failed tests. Read pass rates against test counts: a smaller sample is noisier. Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results.
"Vs comparable bikes" is the first-time pass rate minus the rate expected for each bike's own mix of age, mileage and test class, in percentage points: positive means better than comparable bikes. How this works.
What fails, side by side
| Component | MV Agusta Brutale | Honda CB600 Hornet |
|---|---|---|
| Lights & signalling | 3.9% | 5.8% |
| Brakes | 1.9% | 4.6% |
| Steering & suspension | 1.6% | 3.6% |
| Tyres & wheels | 1.0% | 3.0% |
| Structure & body | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Drive system | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Fuel & exhaust | 0.0% | 0.6% |
A test that fails on two components counts once in each. Component links go to the bikes most likely to fail on it.
Pass rate by test year
| Test year | MV Agusta Brutale | Honda CB600 Hornet |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 78.0% | 77.8% |
| 2019 | 86.3% | 78.9% |
| 2020 | 92.1% | 78.7% |
| 2021 | 86.3% | 80.2% |
| 2022 | 88.3% | 80.9% |
| 2023 | 86.0% | 77.5% |
| 2024 | 87.0% | 79.9% |
| 2025 | 90.3% | 81.3% |
Each year mixes bikes of different ages, so a fleet that is getting older tends to slip.
Pass rate by mileage
| Mileage | MV Agusta Brutale | Honda CB600 Hornet |
|---|---|---|
| 0k-10k miles | 87.7% | 85.2% |
| 10k-20k miles | 84.2% | 80.8% |
| 20k-30k miles | 72.5% | 77.0% |
Bands with fewer than 30 tests for either bike are left out.
MV Agusta Brutale vs Honda CB600 Hornet FAQ
Which is more reliable, the MV Agusta Brutale or the Honda CB600 Hornet?
The MV Agusta Brutale passes its MOT first time more often than the Honda CB600 Hornet: 86.8% vs 78.6%, a 8.2-point lead. Adjusted for age, mileage and test class, the MV Agusta Brutale still comes out ahead: -1.7 points vs comparable bikes for the MV Agusta Brutale, -4.8 for the Honda CB600 Hornet. An MOT checks roadworthiness items, not engine or gearbox internals.
What does the MV Agusta Brutale fail its MOT on most?
Lights & signalling: 3.9% of MV Agusta Brutale MOT tests failed on it, then brakes (1.9%).
What does the Honda CB600 Hornet fail its MOT on most?
Lights & signalling: 5.8% of Honda CB600 Hornet MOT tests failed on it, then brakes (4.6%).
Which holds up better at high mileage, the MV Agusta Brutale or the Honda CB600 Hornet?
At 20k-30k miles the Honda CB600 Hornet passes first time more often: 72.5% for the MV Agusta Brutale vs 77.0% for the Honda CB600 Hornet.
See each bike's full report (trend, mileage curve, failure breakdown and rivals) on its own page.