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H940 BGK

1998 Honda Beat

Yellow Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

124,983 mi
Last recorded124,983 miles
Recorded on1 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Honda Beat111,516 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH940 BGK
MakeHonda
ModelBeat
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2009 124,983 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 124,983 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Advise both door mirrors are slightly insecure

Pass 29 Apr 2008 119,350 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 119,349 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 May 2007 117,009 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 117,007 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 May 2006 115,058 miles

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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H940 BGK is a 1998 Honda Beat in Yellow with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 H940 BGK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H940 BGK registered?

H940 BGK is a 1998 Honda Beat, first registered on 9 June 1998.

Is H940 BGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for H940 BGK shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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