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H821 JLB

1998 Honda Beat

Red Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

102,952 mi
Last recorded102,952 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda Beat111,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH821 JLB
MakeHonda
ModelBeat
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 102,952 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 101,446 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2024 101,446 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 100,660 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 98,453 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2021 98,453 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 97,114 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 97,100 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 96,923 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 96,923 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 96,922 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 96,876 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 96,874 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Honda Beat?

Based on 1,958 MOT tests across 187 vehicles.

78.6%
Pass Rate
896
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
187
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 38
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 36
fog lamp not working 30
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 29
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 28
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H821 JLB is a 1998 Honda Beat in Red with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1998 Honda Beat models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 111,516 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 Beat fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H821 JLB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Beat typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 28 years old, this Honda Beat is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H821 JLB registered?

H821 JLB is a 1998 Honda Beat, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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